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Q. Where is the NUHA Foundation based? Does it have a postal address?

The Foundation was established under the laws of England and Wales: it is therefore based in England and Wales. Because it is a virtual organization, i.e. it has no offices, it does not have a set postal address but instead relies on the private postal addresses of its team members. This can be a strength as our wide network of volunteers and helping hands means that we can receive post in many key parts of the globe. If you need to post something to us, please get in touch and we will provide you with the most relevant contact details.

Q. Is the NUHA Foundation a legitimate charitable organization?

Yes: the Foundation has been recognised as a charitable organization by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), which is the British tax authority. Our reference number is XT21444.

In addition, the NUHA Foundation is subject to the control of the Charity Commission. This is the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales; it ensures that charities are accountable, well run and meet their legal obligations in order to promote public trust and confidence.

Q. Why is the NUHA Foundation not a registered charity?

According to the Charities Act 1993, only charitable organisations with a gross income exceeding £5,000 can and must register their charitable status with the Charity Commission. The Foundation does not currently have a gross income exceeding £5,000. It is therefore not a registered charity. As soon as the Foundation meets the requirements for registration, its Governors will undertake the registration process.

Q. Does the NUHA Foundation have a governing document?

The Foundation was established and is governed by a Constitution based on the Model Constitution for unincorporated associations proposed by the Charity Commission. It is dated 16 March 2008. A copy may be made available upon written request.

Q. What is a charity trustee? Who are the charity trustees of the NUHA Foundation? What are the Governors?

Charity trustees are the people who take ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. The Foundation has two charity trustees: Hafez Virjee and Nibras Aldibbiat, who are its founding members. They are known as ‘Governors’, which was deemed to be more consonant with the charitable object of the Foundation that is education, than alternative titles such as ‘charity trustee’, ‘director’ or ‘board member’.