Humanity First International
Analysis
Humanity First International is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surbiton. It was registered in November 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08253779). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Humanity First International reported income of £886k and spending of £301k, leaving 66% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £611k to £886k (+45%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 41% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Humanity First International sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Genetic Alliance UK Ltd (£886k), Midland Langar Seva Society (£887k) and North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - Peterborough and Stamford Umbrella Charitable Fund (£884k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 87% and trading 13%. Charitable activities took 86% of spending and raising funds 9.4%. Reserves of £1.5m would cover about 57 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1 people.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 87%
- Trading 13%
In the charity's own words
To provide immediate relief to people in those areas of the world who have been the victims of natural or man made disasters irrespective of creed, race, colour or religion.To provide development aid to those in need in order to enable the donees to acquire key skills so that they can achieve self-sufficiency.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic Alliance UK Ltd | Flax Bourton | £886k |
| Midland Langar Seva Society | Walsall | £887k |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - Peterborough and Stamford Umbrella Charitable Fund | Peterborough | £884k |
| Unity (Southern) Ltd | Hampshire | £887k |