Khidmat
Analysis
Khidmat is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Khidmat reported income of £22k and spending of £21k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5,920 to £22k (+269%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 358%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Khidmat sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Medicaid Action Limited (£22k), The Harlea Charitable Trust (£22k) and Blue Spirit (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have Carers support services and facilitate older people learning new skills. We promote social inclusion and work to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people and carers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Action Limited | Peterborough | £22k |
| The Harlea Charitable Trust | London | £22k |
| Blue Spirit | Dilston Avenue | £22k |
| City of London Police - Charity for Children | London | £22k |