Action Change
Also known as: Action Change (formally Gvi Trust), Global Vision International Charitable Trust, GVI Trust
Working with local hard to reach communities across the globe, Action Change manages, grows, develops and fundraises for numerous long-term programs that tackle the United Nations SDG's. Using these goals as a blueprint and working in collaboration with the communities aim to alleviate poverty, illiteracy, environmental degradation and climate change through: education; nutrition and conservation.
Activities & Mission
Working with local hard to reach communities across the globe, Action Change manages, grows, develops and fundraises for numerous long-term programs that tackle the United Nations SDG's. Using these goals as a blueprint and working in collaboration with the communities aim to alleviate poverty, illiteracy, environmental degradation and climate change through: education; nutrition and conservation.
Grants
Action Change makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £120,441
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £117,475 | £120,441 | 0 / 51 | |||
| 2024 | £162,955 | £163,513 | 0 / 68 | |||
| 2023 | £131,486 | £154,046 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £129,024 | £266,912 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £338,337 | £262,898 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Action Change
What does Action Change do?
Working with local hard to reach communities across the globe, Action Change manages, grows, develops and fundraises for numerous long-term programs that tackle the United Nations SDG's. Using these goals as a blueprint and working in collaboration with the communities aim to alleviate poverty, illiteracy, environmental degradation and climate change through: education; nutrition and conservation.
How much income did Action Change report in 2025?
Action Change reported total income of £117k and reported expenditure of £120k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Action Change registered as a charity?
Action Change was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 2005 as charity number 1111494. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Action Change?
Action Change is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is HEIDI KING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action Change operate?
Action Change operates across 16 areas, including Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Action Change a registered charity?
Yes — Action Change is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111494.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Action Change (formally Gvi Trust)
- Global Vision International Charitable Trust
- GVI Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated