The Giving Hand Foundation
Analysis
The Giving Hand Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in February 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Giving Hand Foundation reported income of £697k and spending of £619k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from October 2024 to October 2025, income grew from £397k to £697k (+76%), an average of +76% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Giving Hand Foundation sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Randeree Charitable Trust (£696k), Mac Keith Press (£699k) and Israel Guide Dog Centre UK (£695k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £168k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
In the charity's own words
The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of grants to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty for goods and services, including for 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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Randeree Charitable Trust | London | £696k |
| Mac Keith Press | London | £699k |
| Israel Guide Dog Centre UK | Borehamwood | £695k |
| Masjid Aisha Handsworth Wood | Birmingham | £699k |