Actionaid
Also known as: Actionaid International UK, Actionaid UK
ActionAid UK is part of an international federation working in 44 countries. We provide support and humanitarian assistance to people living in poverty and on the margins of survival. Together we demand action at local, national and international level. We don't walk away until we've achieved lasting change.
Activities & Mission
ActionAid UK is part of an international federation working in 44 countries. We provide support and humanitarian assistance to people living in poverty and on the margins of survival. Together we demand action at local, national and international level. We don't walk away until we've achieved lasting change.
Grants
Actionaid is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £29,314,746
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 74). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £47,630,000 | £48,289,000 | £36,855,000 | £14,092,000 | £7,332,000 | 189 / 0 |
| 2024 | £46,083,300 | £48,747,290 | £37,743,791 | £14,720,026 | £7,683,309 | 193 / 0 |
| 2023 | £53,297,357 | £54,666,101 | £44,225,353 | £17,383,046 | £7,833,823 | 209 / 0 |
| 2022 | £59,635,375 | £58,063,490 | £46,000,939 | £18,758,370 | £7,810,005 | 209 / 1 |
| 2021 | £49,553,788 | £47,575,818 | £35,636,186 | £17,126,069 | £9,339,853 | 205 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Actionaid
What does Actionaid do?
ActionAid UK is part of an international federation working in 44 countries. We provide support and humanitarian assistance to people living in poverty and on the margins of survival. Together we demand action at local, national and international level. We don't walk away until we've achieved lasting change.
How much income did Actionaid report in 2025?
Actionaid reported total income of £47.63m and reported expenditure of £48.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Actionaid?
Actionaid has a program ratio of 77.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 74 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Actionaid registered as a charity?
Actionaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 1972 as charity number 274467. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Actionaid?
Actionaid is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Joy Angela Warmington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Actionaid operate?
Actionaid operates across 50 areas, including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh and 47 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Actionaid a registered charity?
Yes — Actionaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274467.
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Other notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Actionaid International UK
- Actionaid UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated