Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK
Also known as: Adra-UK
ADRA-UK is an independent, humanitarian agency for development and disaster relief. ADRA helps without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association. Objectives: the reduction of poverty; promotion of social justice; working together with local communities who are powerless to improve their lives.
Activities & Mission
ADRA-UK is an independent, humanitarian agency for development and disaster relief. ADRA helps without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association. Objectives: the reduction of poverty; promotion of social justice; working together with local communities who are powerless to improve their lives.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 128). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,366,703 | £2,420,924 | £2,289,865 | £2,554,940 | £2,406,339 | 7 / 200 |
| 2023 | £2,678,988 | £2,515,272 | £2,434,631 | £2,582,944 | £2,361,017 | 7 / 300 |
| 2022 | £2,399,109 | £2,201,460 | £2,145,854 | £2,403,342 | £2,241,666 | 8 / 200 |
| 2021 | £7,071,416 | £6,970,966 | £6,947,668 | £2,193,628 | £2,085,929 | 8 / 200 |
| 2020 | £2,392,654 | £2,487,785 | £2,396,857 | £2,071,152 | £1,891,064 | 9 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK
What does Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK do?
ADRA-UK is an independent, humanitarian agency for development and disaster relief. ADRA helps without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association. Objectives: the reduction of poverty; promotion of social justice; working together with local communities who are powerless to improve their lives.
How much income did Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK report in 2024?
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK reported total income of £2.37m and reported expenditure of £2.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK?
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 128 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK registered as a charity?
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 1999 as charity number 1074937. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK?
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Pastor Eglan Brooks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK operate?
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK operates across 12 areas, including Burma, Cambodia, Chad and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK a registered charity?
Yes — Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074937.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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