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Advance Myanmar LTD

Also known as: Learnburma

Advance Myanmar works with grassroots organisations to promote change. Advance Myanmar is founded and run by a team of people with decades of experience of the humanitarian and human rights situation in Myanmar/Burma. We provide humanitarian assistance at times of crisis, but also assist local communities to promote positive change to tackle the root causes of those crises.

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Activities & Mission

Advance Myanmar works with grassroots organisations to promote change. Advance Myanmar is founded and run by a team of people with decades of experience of the humanitarian and human rights situation in Myanmar/Burma. We provide humanitarian assistance at times of crisis, but also assist local communities to promote positive change to tackle the root causes of those crises.

Grants

Advance Myanmar LTD is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£352,482
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty 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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Areas of Operation

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£319,097
Latest Expenditure
£352,482

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4310.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,805
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £3,276

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £736,298
Raising Funds £20,063
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£319,097
£352,4820 / 2
2024
£408,319
£648,2570 / 2
2023
£384,818
£234,4240 / 2
2022
£703,324
£756,361£736,298£151,484£62,8756 / 2
2021
£443,488
£348,1730 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Advance Myanmar LTD

What does Advance Myanmar LTD do?

Advance Myanmar works with grassroots organisations to promote change. Advance Myanmar is founded and run by a team of people with decades of experience of the humanitarian and human rights situation in Myanmar/Burma. We provide humanitarian assistance at times of crisis, but also assist local communities to promote positive change to tackle the root causes of those crises.

How much income did Advance Myanmar LTD report in 2025?

Advance Myanmar LTD reported total income of £319k and reported expenditure of £352k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Advance Myanmar LTD registered as a charity?

Advance Myanmar LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2011 as charity number 1139662. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Advance Myanmar LTD?

Advance Myanmar LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Advance Myanmar LTD operate?

Advance Myanmar LTD operates across 4 areas: Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand and England And Wales.

Is Advance Myanmar LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Advance Myanmar LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139662.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 January 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012986
Charity Number
1139662

Trustees

Bwa Bwa Phan
Eileen Seymour
Jack Dunford
JENNIFER HOLROYD
Wai Hnin Pwint Thon

Also Known As

  • Learnburma

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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