HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST
Providing aid to those who are, or have recently been, suffering from war, conflict and/or oppression; focusing on forgotten people in forgotten lands.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £250,991, which exceeds the charity's stated reserves policy target of four months' operating expenses. The charity reported total income of £774,482 and net income of £92,138 for the year, with the auditor confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from individuals 153,715” — page 19
“For every £1 given to HART in 2024, 89p was allocated to humanitarian aid and advocacy, while 11p was designated for fundraising and good governance.” — page 5
“HART's policy is to maintain unrestricted funds sufficient to cover 4 months operating expenses.” — page 8
“Donations income of £1,500 (2023: £nil) was received from one trustee and his wife, during the year.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/01/2024)
Trustees
- Col Retd David Charles Bates ARRC
- Joanne Elizabeth Russell
- Laura Vivien Parker
- Prakash Patel
- Steven Turner
- Stuart Arthur Notholt
- Thomas Mark Skidmore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £774k | £682k |
| 31/12/2023 | £656k | £649k |
| 31/12/2022 | £723k | £689k |
| 31/12/2021 | £583k | £633k |
| 31/12/2020 | £546k | £521k |
Common questions
Is HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £250,991, which exceeds the charity's stated reserves policy target of four months' operating expenses. The charity reported total income of £774,482 and net income of £92,138 for the year, with the auditor confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sterling Grove Accountants Limited.
Who funds HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, THE STREET FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £41k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE STREET FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 | Other |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ZAIMAH | 1 | £79k |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | 1 | £22k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| FREE METHODIST CHURCH, FULWOOD | 1 | £17k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON AND ST JUDE WITH ALL SOULS | 1 | £3k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST
- BEING HUMANITARIAN
- INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST
- RESCUE AID TRUST
- HUMAN RELIEF FOUNDATION
- THE ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST | £774k | — | 0 | unclear | 11.0% | no doubt |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEING HUMANITARIAN | £117k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RESCUE AID TRUST | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN RELIEF FOUNDATION | £4.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |