# Benefitting Humanity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195554 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195554)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: India, Bangladesh, Malawi, Tanzania, Pakistan
- Other names: Helping Humanity Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benefitting-humanity

The prevention or relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively, in countries and regions affected directly or indirectly by natural and other disasters; civil commotion or disease; by providing or assisting in 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;

## 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 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity (the “objects”) are:a) the prevention or relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively, in countries and regions affected directly or indirectly by natural and other disasters; civil commotion or disease; by providing or assisting in 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; andb)the advancement of education by awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants at any institution of higher or further education, in particular, for education provided in accordance with the tenets of Islam;and to deliver these purposes in accordance with the principles of the Islamic faith.

## What it funds

Benefitting Humanity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Benefitting Humanity reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India, Bangladesh, Malawi, Tanzania and Pakistan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Benefitting Humanity 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 Benefitting Humanity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Benefitting Humanity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India, Bangladesh, Malawi, Tanzania and Pakistan.

### Does Benefitting Humanity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Benefitting Humanity give each year?

The register does not break out Benefitting Humanity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Benefitting Humanity?

In its latest reported year Benefitting Humanity reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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