# International Action for Iraqi Refugees

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1123863 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1123863)
- Website: https://www.iair.org.uk
- Latest income: £170; spending £5,533
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Kensington and Chelsea, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/international-action-for-iraqi-refugees

1. WE AIM TO FIND SPONSORS FOR ORPHANS, FAMILIES (WITHIN IRAQ, JORDAN AND SYRIA). ALSO, WE SUPPORT IRAQI STUDENTS IN EGYPT. 2. GIVE GRANTS TO HELP THE NEEDY FAMILIES IN IRAQ' SYRIA AND JORDAN. 3. PROVIDE MEDICATION FOR THE NEEDY IRAQIS. WE ORGANIZE FUNDRAISING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE UK.. 4. PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (WHO SUPPORT DISPLACED IRAQI FAMILIES) IN JORDAN.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £170 | £5,533 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £100 | £6,269 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,889 | £9,627 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,350 | £11.5k | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2022 | £500 | £11.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 the relief of financial hardship* the relief of financial hardship among Iraqi Refugees living in syria, Egypt and Jordan by providing such persons with [goods/services] which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means* the relief of financial hardship among Iraqi Refugees living in syria, Egypt and Jordan and Iraq by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.* the relief of the sick-poor living in syria, Egypt and Jordan either generally or individually through the provisions of grants, goods or services.2 advancement of education* to advance the education of the Iraqi Refugees in the subject of computer studies* to advance the education of the Iraqi refugee pupils at [public schools in syria, Egypt and Jordan] by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities [not required to be provided by the local education authority] for education at the school3 relief of sickness* to assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical illness in syria, Egypt and Jordan* to promote and protect physical and mental health of sufferers of war trauma in syria, Egypt and Jordan through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice

## What it funds

International Action for Iraqi Refugees is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources. In its latest reported year International Action for Iraqi Refugees reported income of £170 and spending of £5,533. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £44.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kensington and Chelsea, Egypt, Iraq and Jordan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from International Action for Iraqi Refugees in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (iair.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

### Is International Action for Iraqi Refugees open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from International Action for Iraqi Refugees is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does International Action for Iraqi Refugees fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kensington and Chelsea, Egypt, Iraq and Jordan.

### Does International Action for Iraqi Refugees give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does International Action for Iraqi Refugees give each year?

The register does not break out International Action for Iraqi Refugees's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,533. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,869 a year.

### How large is International Action for Iraqi Refugees?

In its latest reported year International Action for Iraqi Refugees reported income of £170 and spending of £5,533.


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