DROP OF COMPASSION
To serve the needs of the deprived communities mainly in Malawi, Bangladesh, Yemen, India, England and other countries by providing LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS through our core focus areas: GIVE WATER, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, EMERGENCY RELIEF (International).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £906,107 in income and incurred £977,353 in expenditure, resulting in a net expenditure of £71,246 for the year. Unrestricted reserves decreased from £238,843 to £177,450, while total funds stood at £550,442. The trustees report that the charity is in a healthy position due to effective cost control and sufficient unrestricted funds to cover administration.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it prudent that the reserves should be sufficient for the charity's use. The Trustees have approved that all unrestricted reserves will be utilised in helping the charity achieve its objectives.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- HANIF YUSUF LAMBATchair
- ISMAIL YUSUF PATEL
- Irfan Harun Chhatbar
- MUHAMMAD YUSUF PATEL
- OMAR MANSUR ISMAIL
- SAJID CHOPDAT
- SHO'AYB MUSSA LAMBAT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £906k | £977k |
| 29/02/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 28/02/2023 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 28/02/2022 | £958k | £854k |
| 28/02/2021 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is DROP OF COMPASSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £906,107 in income and incurred £977,353 in expenditure, resulting in a net expenditure of £71,246 for the year. Unrestricted reserves decreased from £238,843 to £177,450, while total funds stood at £550,442. The trustees report that the charity is in a healthy position due to effective cost control and sufficient unrestricted funds to cover administration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DROP OF COMPASSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DROP OF COMPASSION as a grant recipient include ZOUQ FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | FY2023 | — | support a local maternity clinic in rural Malawi... funded waterwheels for women in rural Malawi... funded bicycles for individuals |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHELTERBOX TRUST | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE CMA WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £468k |
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £415k |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K | 1 | £287k |
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £222k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| CATHOLIC AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT | 1 | £96k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
Charities like this
- INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
- MUSLIM CHARITY HELPING THE NEEDY
- CHRISTADELPHIAN MEAL A DAY FUND
- REACHING THE UNREACHED
- WITH LOVE ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
- ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DROP OF COMPASSION | £906k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIM CHARITY HELPING THE NEEDY | £8.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTADELPHIAN MEAL A DAY FUND | £795k | — | 0 | unclear | 6.8% | no doubt |
| REACHING THE UNREACHED | £773k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WITH LOVE ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |