Our 100% donation policy
Global Helping Hands is a registered charity in England and Wales, Charity Number: 1190360
“Every day, two angels come down from Heaven. One of them says, ‘O Allah, compensate the one who spends (in charity),’ and the other says, ‘O Allah, destroy the wealth of the one who withholds.’”
Every penny reaches the project
Our running costs are paid separately, from a dedicated admin fund and from Gift Aid, so none of your Sadaqah or Zakat is used for them.
- 100% donation policySadaqah and Zakat are held as a trust (amanah) for the people they were given for.
- Registered charity 1190360England and Wales.
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Fundraising RegulatorWe follow the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Accounts every yearRead our annual and impact reports.
Projects & programmes
Through education, healthcare, water and food we support children, widows, orphans and global issues in order to make the world a better place.
100% of your sincere donations will be entrusted (Amanah) upon us to assist the needy, destitute, poor, orphans and widows so that you attain maximum reward from your donation.
At Global Helping Hands, we are committed to a 100% donation policy, which means that every single penny donated is used strictly for charitable projects, Admin and Fundraising costs are covered by our specific admin fund and gift aid. No Sadaqah or Zakat donated is used for this purpose.
We are saving and transforming the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people by working together.
We couldn’t do any of this without your help, so please continue to donate to Global Helping Hands and help save even more lives.
100% donation policy
How our running costs are paid
Our 100% donation policy means that every penny you give goes directly to helping those in need, not to administrative or overhead costs (such as marketing, legal or finance), which are covered by specific admin donations or Gift Aid.
To cover our admin costs, we use Gift Aid, money received from institutional donors for admin purposes (home and abroad) or donations specifically by people for admin costs.
1 October 2020 to 31 March 2025
Total admin fund£725,807.57
- Total admin expense43% of the admin fund£311,719.22
- Still in the admin fund57% of the admin fund£414,088.35
Gift Aid declaration
Before you can claim Gift Aid, the donor must make a Gift Aid declaration giving you permission to claim back the 25%. The declaration confirms that the donor has paid at least the amount that you intend to claim in Income or Capital Gains Tax that year, and also that they agree for you to claim Gift Aid.
Are my donations eligible for Gift Aid?
A charity can claim Gift Aid when you make a monetary donation from your own funds and have paid UK Income and / or Capital Gains Tax during that tax year. The amount of tax you pay needs to be at least equal to the value of Gift Aid the charity or GHH will claim on your donation(s). If circumstances change and you no longer pay enough tax, it’s important to tell all the charities you support. If you don’t tell them and they continue claiming Gift Aid, you’ll need to pay any difference back to HMRC.
Why are some donations not eligible for Gift Aid?
Donations from non-UK taxpayers are not eligible for Gift Aid. HMRC regulations also mean that we can’t reclaim Gift Aid on a donation if the donor told us that:
- The donation was on behalf of someone else or a group of people.
- The donation was on behalf of a company.
- The donation was to a family member or friend doing an event where the charity is contributing to their costs.
- The donation was made in return for goods, rights or services.
Frequently asked questions
Confused about donating? Take a look at our frequently asked questions below.
How can I make a donation online?
It's quick and easy to donate online. From our online donation form, you can:
- make a one-off donation or become a regular donor.
- pay in money from a collection or a fundraising event online.
- make a donation in memory of someone or in celebration of a special occasion.
Can I send a cheque in the post?
Cheque/ Post: You can donate via cheque or postal order.
Please make payable to ‘Global Helping Hands’ and send to:
Global Helping Hands
The Future Works
2 Brunel Wy.
Slough SL1 1FQ
United Kingdom
how do i donate via bank transfer?
You can donate directly to our account at:
If the donation is for a specific appeal please contact us with details of the transfer. Please also note that receipts cannot usually be issued for donations made via bank transfer.
Global Helping Hands
HSBC Bank
Sort Code: 40-31-05
Account number: 52244837
Reference: Specify the cause
IBAN: GB88HBUK40310552244837
SWIFTBIC: HBUKGB4110K
Donations with no reference will be classified as Sadaqah. Please email [email protected] with your proof of transfer to get your donation allocated to the right fund.
Can I call you if I have any further questions?
Sure, you can. If you have any further questions or if your circumstances change, please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly Donor Services team. You can call us at 0333 090 2223 for immediate assistance during our business hours. For urgent matters outside of these hours, please email us at [email protected], and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the support you need, whether it's answering your questions, addressing your concerns, or helping you with any changes to your situation. We are here to help and ensure your experience with us is as smooth and satisfactory as possible.
Thank you for choosing our services. We look forward to assisting you.
How do I amend my regular gift?
If you need to amend or cancel your Direct Debit you can either contact your bank or contact the GHH Team on 0333 090 2223 or email [email protected].
Gift Aid and Tax Efficient Giving
If you have any questions about Gift Aid, please contact the GHH Team on 0333 090 2223 or email [email protected]
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows charities to reclaim the tax that you have already paid on your donations through income tax or capital gains tax.
All donations (excluding those made through the Charities Aid Foundation and payroll giving), made in the last four years are eligible for the scheme - including regular gifts such as standing orders and direct debits.
Can I Gift Aid my donations?
To qualify for Gift Aid, you need to be a UK taxpayer and have paid enough tax to cover the amount of tax reclaimed by all charities on all your donations for each tax year (6th April one year to 5th April the next). Apart from tax on income from a job or self-employment, other types that are acceptable are:
- Tax deducted at source from savings interest.
- Tax on state pension and/or other pensions.
- Tax on investment or rental income (including tax credits on UK dividends)
- Capital Gains Tax on gains.
Why are some donations not eligible for Gift Aid?
Donations from non-UK taxpayers are not eligible for Gift Aid.
HMRC regulations also mean that we can’t reclaim Gift Aid on a donation if the donor told us that:
- The donation was on behalf of someone else or a group of people.
- The donation was on behalf of a company.
- The donation was to a family member or friend doing an event where the
- charity is contributing to their costs.
- The donation was made in return for goods, rights or services.
Are my donations eligible for Gift Aid?
A charity can claim Gift Aid when you make a monetary donation from your own funds and have paid UK Income and / or Capital Gains Tax during that tax year.
The amount of tax you pay needs to be at least equal to the value of Gift Aid the charity or GHH will claim on your donation(s).
If circumstances change and you no longer pay enough tax, it’s important to tell all the charities you support. If you don’t tell them and they continue claiming Gift Aid, you’ll need to pay any difference back to HMRC.
Gift Aid declaration
Before you can claim Gift Aid, the donor must make a Gift Aid declaration giving you permission to claim back the 25%. The declaration confirms that the donor has paid at least the amount that you intend to claim in Income or Capital Gains Tax that year, and also that they agree for you to claim Gift Aid.