WORLD HUMANITARIAN ACTION FORUM

Registered charity 1130399 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as World Humanitarian Action Forum (WHAF), ZAKAT HOUSE, Zakat House

The charity privided accommodation conference and support services to charities. The Charity also continued its work to campaign to create greater awareness to identify the needs of the smaller charity sector, attended a variety of workshops, met and networked with different charities.

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Latest income
£180k
Latest spending
£187k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,242 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £1,158,798. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties related to going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (77% of income)
“Charitable activities Grants 138,332”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months (3) ahead (held: £1.2m)
“The policy on reserves is that the existing assets are retained to produce income which is wholly utilised to support existing activities. There is no intention in the long term to either increase or reduce the capital significantly.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent charged to related party
“During the year Zakat House charged rent of £30,600 (2024: £29,100) from Muslim Charities Forum, a charity in which Dr H A G El Banna is a trustee.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£180k£187k
30/04/2024£180k£191k
30/04/2023£110k£132k
30/04/2022£81k£132k
30/04/2021£83k£129k

Common questions

Is WORLD HUMANITARIAN ACTION FORUM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,242 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £1,158,798. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties related to going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
WORLD HUMANITARIAN ACTION FORUM£180k—0unclear—no doubt
SUPPORT THE CHARITY WORKER FY2025£991k—0unclear—no doubt
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FY2024£406k—0unclear—no doubt
HELP IN NEED TODAY FY2025£558k—0unclear—no doubt
KARUNA ACTION FY2025£359kUnder £60,0000unclear—no doubt
FAITH IN ACTION FY2024£148k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.