ALTAF AND SHEELA GATRAD CHARITY FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1193864 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Public benefit mainly overseas but UK consideredRelieve poverty, advance education and relieve sickness especially overseas on merit Prioritise disability, mental health and blindnessHelp orphans, food parcels and access to clean water in natural disaster zonesMaintain human dignity with food, clothing, shelter, education UK registered charities only; contact Altaf Gatrad post/email

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Other Charitable Purposes · Get email alerts

Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£67k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £7,649 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £13,739. The trustees confirmed that the charity has no paid employees and its costs are limited to professional governance fees and charitable donations. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, confirming that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Sheelaltaf Perpetual Investments Ltd (52% of income)
Voluntary income of £58,000 (2024 - £92,500) received includes £30,000 (2024 - £46,750) from Sheelaltaf Perpetual Investments Ltd
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: a level which allows the trustees to pursue the aims of the charitable trust (held: £14k)
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which allows the trustees to pursue the aims of the charitable trust. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from trustees AM & SA Gatrad
Loan from AM & SA Gatrad (trustees) 30000
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Bangladesh · India · Indonesia · Malawi · South Africa · Tanzania · Throughout England And Wales · Zimbabwe

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£75k£67k
30/04/2024£93k£90k
30/04/2023£65k£64k
30/04/2022£55k£52k

Common questions

Is ALTAF AND SHEELA GATRAD CHARITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £7,649 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £13,739. The trustees confirmed that the charity has no paid employees and its costs are limited to professional governance fees and charitable donations. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, confirming that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.