Mesopotamian League
Analysis
Mesopotamian League is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Altrincham. It was registered in June 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Mesopotamian League reported income of £210k and spending of £217k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £266k to £210k (-21%), an average of -5.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income dropped by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Mesopotamian League sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Life Church, New Milton (£210k), Redeemed Christian Church of God- Temple of Faith (£210k) and Springfield Advice and Law Centre Limited (£210k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the charity is the advancement of education and relief of poverty and hunger among needy human communities in any part of the world. Support was provided to local community and youth activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Church, New Milton | New Milton | £210k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God- Temple of Faith | Basildon | £210k |
| Springfield Advice and Law Centre Limited | London | £210k |
| Bais Hamedrash Ohel Yakov Ltd | London | £210k |