SYRIAN REFUGEE RELIEF FUND
We raise funds for the relief and assistance for the victims of war, conflict or natural disaster, through the provision of food, clothing, bedding, medical aid, accommodation, access to water and sanitation. This includes supporting an orphan's programme and a prosthetic limbs clinic. In particular for, but not limited to the benefit of people in Syria and surrounding countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £17,768 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves of £119,710. This reserve level is in excess of the trustees' stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have undertaken a review of the reserves policy and have set the desired level at £10,000”
Trustees
- BRIAN CROSSchair
- Angela Ellis
- James Edward Puckle Markby
- Tristan Elder
- WILLIAM WINTERCROSS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £268k | £186k |
| 31/03/2024 | £204k | £224k |
| 31/03/2023 | £194k | £153k |
| 31/03/2022 | £138k | £75k |
| 31/03/2021 | £28k | £50k |
Common questions
Is SYRIAN REFUGEE RELIEF FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £17,768 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves of £119,710. This reserve level is in excess of the trustees' stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £58k |
| THE BIRMINGHAM MOSQUE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £27k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| 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 |
Charities like this
- NOOR RELIEF FUND
- LADY SUMAYYA HUMANITARIAN AID FOUNDATION LIMITED
- SAMARA'S AID APPEAL
- INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
- HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS
- ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYRIAN REFUGEE RELIEF FUND | £268k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOOR RELIEF FUND | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LADY SUMAYYA HUMANITARIAN AID FOUNDATION LIMITED | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAMARA'S AID APPEAL | £483k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS | £624k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |