# Altruistic Relief

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208243 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208243)
- Latest income: £7,137; spending £6,717
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Yemen, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Somalia, Uganda, Zambia, Falkland Islands, South Sudan
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/altruistic-relief

We will be assisting in the relief of poverty for individuals in areas of need around different parts of the world using funds generated through donations from England and Wales.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £7,137 | £6,717 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or social disadvantage in Yemen through the provision of grants to charities, or other organisations, working to assist such individuals.

## What it funds

Altruistic Relief is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Altruistic Relief reported income of £7,137 and spending of £6,717.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Yemen, Bangladesh, Ghana and India and 12 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Altruistic Relief in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Altruistic Relief open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Altruistic Relief is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Altruistic Relief fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Yemen, Bangladesh, Ghana and India and 12 more areas.

### Does Altruistic Relief give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Altruistic Relief makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Altruistic Relief give each year?

The register does not break out Altruistic Relief's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £6,717.

### How large is Altruistic Relief?

In its latest reported year Altruistic Relief reported income of £7,137 and spending of £6,717.


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