HOUSE OF GIVING
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(I) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN BARKING AND DAGENHAM BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.(II) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.(III) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN BARKING AND DAGENHAM IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND ART SESSIONS. (IV) TO FURTHER SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN BARKING AND DAGENHAM AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.(V) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN BANGLADESH AND PAKISTAN BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £55,193 for the period ended 31 March 2026, with total funds increasing to £107,476. Per the trustees' report, the charity received £248,314 in total income, primarily from donations, and incurred £193,121 in charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Nasir Hussainchair
- Abdul Taher Sheikh
- Ammna Hussain
- Fahim Ahmed
- Jahangir Ahmed
- Sabbir Ahmed
- Sheikh Faruque Ahmed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £248k | £193k |
| 31/03/2025 | £107k | £55k |
Common questions
Is HOUSE OF GIVING financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £55,193 for the period ended 31 March 2026, with total funds increasing to £107,476. Per the trustees' report, the charity received £248,314 in total income, primarily from donations, and incurred £193,121 in charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE OF GIVING | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF GUR | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REVIVAL HOUSE | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEIRS | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOHN GOLDING HOUSE | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IGIVE | £358k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |