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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1111768
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Global Disaster Relief Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1111768. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Principal activity of the Charity is that of providing funds for disaster relief worldwide.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty and financial hardship among people and communities affected by natural and man-made disasters or acts of terrorism anywhere in the world irrespective of race, creed or colour.” In the year to 29 Aug 2025 it reported income of £19.5k and spending of £19.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19.5k
Latest spending
£19.7k
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | £19.5k | £19.7k |
| 29 Aug 2024 | £24.5k | £24.1k |
| 29 Aug 2023 | £686 | £194 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £685 | £193 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,544 | £784 |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty and financial hardship among people and communities affected by natural and man-made disasters or acts of terrorism anywhere in the world irrespective of race, creed or colour.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Gdrf
- Trustees
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What Global Disaster Relief Fund funds
Global Disaster Relief Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 29 Aug 2025, it spent £45k in total.
How to apply to Global Disaster Relief Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global Disaster Relief Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gdrf.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Global Disaster Relief Fund
Is Global Disaster Relief Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Global Disaster Relief Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Global Disaster Relief Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Global Disaster Relief Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Global Disaster Relief Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Global Disaster Relief Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Global Disaster Relief Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 29 Aug 2025 was £19.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,995 a year.
How large is Global Disaster Relief Fund?
In its latest reported year Global Disaster Relief Fund reported income of £19.5k and spending of £19.7k.
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