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Dhekbhal

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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Dhekbhal

To promote the health and social well being of South Asian people in Bristol and SouthGloucestershire through a range of services which build on the strength of our cultural diversity. Our services include:Sitting Service, Day Centre Project, Mens Project, Carers Project, Activities Project, Advice and Information.

Founded
Headquarters
Bristol
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.98
Program expenses£0.98 (£808,813)
98% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dhekbhal is a registered health nonprofit based in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £841K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dhekbhal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Dhekbhal is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dhekbhal has £841K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dhekbhal is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £841K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dhekbhal. 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.

Dhekbhal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Dhekbhal profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To promote the health and social well being of South Asian people in Bristol and SouthGloucestershire through a range of services which build on the strength of our cultural diversity. Our services include:Sitting Service, Day Centre Project, Mens Project, Carers Project, Activities Project, Advice and Information. Dhekbhal is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Dhekbhal's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £841K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

Dhekbhal is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify Dhekbhal in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Dhekbhal directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Dhekbhal are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Dhekbhal is based in Bristol. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Dhekbhal was first registered in 1998, making it approximately 28 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
98% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Dhekbhal is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

DR
Dr Mishell Sajid
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

DR
Dr M•••••• S••••
Trustee
JA
Jatinder P••••••
Trustee
KH
Khateeja B•••
Trustee
MA
Mahinder S••••
Trustee
MA
Maqsuda S••••
Trustee
MO
Mohammed Y••••• G•••••
Trustee
SH
Shakila M••••••
Trustee
SH
Shameem S••••
Trustee
SH
Shamim S•••••••
Trustee
SH
Shazia Y••••
Trustee
TA
Tariq K•••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dhekbhal This page 89 £840,706 98%
Essex & Suffolk Youth Enquiry Service Ltd 89 £547,857 100%
The Crescent House Charity 89 £764,874 100%
Compassion in Action 89 £800,706 100%
Heathrow Travel-Care 89 £609,320 96%
Newark Emmaus Trust 89 £985,588 98%
Halton Carers Centre 89 £930,221 100%
Lawrence Home Nursing Team Limited 89 £588,321 81%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dhekbhal

What is Dhekbhal?
Dhekbhal is a health charitable company based in Bristol, United Kingdom. To promote the health and social well being of South Asian people in Bristol and SouthGloucestershire through a range of services which build on the strength of our cultural diversity. Our services include:Sitting Service, Day Centre Project, Mens Project, Carers Project, Activities Project, Advice and Information.
When was Dhekbhal founded?
Dhekbhal was founded in 1998.
Where is Dhekbhal located?
Headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.
What is Dhekbhal's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dhekbhal trustworthy?
Dhekbhal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Dhekbhal's website?
https://www.dhekbhal.co.uk
Are donations to Dhekbhal 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.