HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT
Provide medical support complemented with water, hygiene and sanitation. Give the most vulnerable the means to support themselves and be independent. Support victims of war and improve their resilience Respond to emergencies by providing food, shelter & medical support.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,250,735 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £7,787,891 to £5,537,156. The trustees' report notes that funding remains a significant challenge due to shifts in donor priorities and competing crises, while the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Employees paid between £80,000 and £90,000 a year 2”
“The Trustees have a policy of holding back £300,000 of unrestricted reserves to meet any unforeseen costs of relief required in an emergency.” — page 13
“Two Trustees (Faddy Sahloul and Fadi Al-Dairi) were renumerated as they hold full-time management positions. Their total costs including social security, and pension contributions, were £175,504” — page 29
“Two Trustees (Faddy Sahloul and Fadi Al-Dairi) were renumerated as they hold full-time management positions. Their total costs including social security, and pension contributions, were £175,504” — page 29
“One close family member of a Trustee received £9,913 (2023 : £15,927), as an employee of the charity.”
“Two Trustees (Faddy Sahloul and Fadi Al-Dairi) were renumerated as they hold full-time management positions. Their total costs including social security, and pension contributions, were £175,504” — page 29
“One close family member of a Trustee received £9,913 (2023 : £15,927), as an employee of the charity.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/03/2020)
Trustees
- OMAR ABDUL GABBARchair
- Aula Abbara
- Dr Mohammad Alhadj Ali
- Dr Nilesh Anil Dayaram
- FADDY SAHLOUL
- FADI AL-DAIRI
- Noor Al-Dairi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £27.1m | £29.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £33.7m | £32.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £22.4m | £21.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £19.5m | £21.0m |
| 31/12/2020 | £24.7m | £20.2m |
Common questions
Is HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,250,735 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £7,787,891 to £5,537,156. The trustees' report notes that funding remains a significant challenge due to shifts in donor priorities and competing crises, while the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Abacus Partners (Ldn) LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Who funds HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT as a grant recipient include CHOOSE LOVE, GLOBAL RELIEF TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOOSE LOVE | FY2025 | £170k | |
| GLOBAL RELIEF TRUST | FY2021 | £133k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £415k |
| HUMANITY FIRST UK | 1 | £250k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £222k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £52k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £28k |
| The Leprosy Mission Great Britain | 1 | £22k |
| G M C TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- HAND IN HAND INTERNATIONAL
- HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION
- INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
- AID THE NEEDY
- HELP A NEIGHBOUR IN DISTRESS SCHEME (HANDS)
- Humanity First International
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT | £27.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAND IN HAND INTERNATIONAL | £6.3m | — | — | unclear | 12.4% | no doubt |
| HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AID THE NEEDY | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELP A NEIGHBOUR IN DISTRESS SCHEME (HANDS) | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |