The Royal Charity Organization was established by M King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa in July, 14, 2001 for the purpose of caring for the Bahraini orphans coming from eligible families. In November, 4, 2001, another Royal Decree was issued by HM to assign the organization with providing care for the widows as well. Also in November, 27, 2007, yet another Royal Decree was issued to re-organize the Royal Charity Organization, with HM the King as the Honorary President of the organization and HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.