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To provide increased resources to support projects that address acute malnutrition and respond to humanitarian crises.To increase the impact and quality of responses to acute malnutrition and food crises by improving accountability, coverage and sustainabilityTo influence donors' and practitioners' policies and programmes on the responses to , and prevention of, food crises and malnutrition
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction Against Hunger UK is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 048317. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £22M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Action Against Hunger UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
Action Against Hunger UK is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Action Against Hunger UK has £22M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Action Against Hunger UK is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £22M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Action Against Hunger UK. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Action Against Hunger UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To provide increased resources to support projects that address acute malnutrition and respond to humanitarian crises.To increase the impact and quality of responses to acute malnutrition and food crises by improving accountability, coverage and sustainabilityTo influence donors' and practitioners' policies and programmes on the responses to , and prevention of, food crises and malnutrition Action Against Hunger UK is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Action Against Hunger UK's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £22M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Action Against Hunger UK is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Action Against Hunger UK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Action Against Hunger UK is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Action Against Hunger UK is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralWhat’s going on at – and around – the Global Partnerships Conference this week - bond.org.uk
UK aid spending announcement reaction - Action Against Hunger
The Hungriest Countries in the World: 2026 Hunger Hotspots - Action Against Hunger
Food security: Why 333 million people are food insecure - Action Against Hunger
Sudan: A thousand days of crisis - Action Against Hunger
53 International NGOs warn Israel’s recent registration measures will impede critical humanitarian action - Action contre la Faim
Action Against Hunger raises £8.5 million in 2025 - London Evening Standard
53 International NGOs warn Israel’s recent registration measures will impede critical humanitarian action - Action Against Hunger
Russell Hobbs teams up with world hunger charity to bring ‘Plates for Change’ into UK classrooms - Action Against Hunger
2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements - Action Against Hunger
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Wikidata structured data
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Action Against Hunger UK
- What is Action Against Hunger UK?
- Action Against Hunger UK is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. To provide increased resources to support projects that address acute malnutrition and respond to humanitarian crises.To increase the impact and quality of responses to acute malnutrition and food crises by improving accountability, coverage and sustainabilityTo influence donors' and practitioners' policies and programmes on the responses to , and prevention of, food crises and malnutrition
- When was Action Against Hunger UK founded?
- Action Against Hunger UK was founded in 1995.
- Where is Action Against Hunger UK located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Action Against Hunger UK's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Action Against Hunger UK trustworthy?
- Action Against Hunger UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action Against Hunger UK's registration number?
- Registration: 048317 (United Kingdom).
- What is Action Against Hunger UK's website?
- https://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk
- Are donations to Action Against Hunger UK tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.