Sadaka
Analysis
Sadaka is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in January 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Sadaka reported income of £28k and spending of £18k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £27k to £28k (+2.8%), an average of +0.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Sadaka sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Special Educational Needs Families Support Group Limited (£28k), Willington Village Hall (£28k) and Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sadaka provides free weekly lunches and basic items on Saturdays for those struggling financially / homeless in Reading. Come and enjoy a hot meal, and a chat, at Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, RG1 7HL. Sadaka signposts service users to relevant local services for further help. Further, we begin a training programme for service users who wish to improve their quality of life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Special Educational Needs Families Support Group Limited | Manchester | £28k |
| Willington Village Hall | Derbyshire | £28k |
| Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight | Isle Of Wight | £28k |
| The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO | Warwickshire | £28k |