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.
Grants
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,310,647
- 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, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, 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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £3,432,962 | £3,310,647 | £3,211,026 | £2,724,575 | £2,501,339 | 8 / 500 |
| 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 |
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 2025?
Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK reported total income of £3.43m and reported expenditure of £3.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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 Dr Kirk Thomas. 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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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Adra-UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated