Afghanaid

Afghanaid's work is to assist village level groups to improve their livlihoods and to mitigate some of the disadvantages they face. Improved livlihoods are acheived by developing the physical, financial, natural, social and human resources available to them in a sustainable way.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Afghanistan

Financial Information

Latest Income

£15,895,649

Latest Expenditure

£16,210,334

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £328,913

Charitable Activities £13,978,713

Other Trading £1,414,127

Investments £26,757

Other Income £147,139

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,990,748

Raising Funds £219,586

Governance £67,152

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 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	£15,895,649	£16,210,334	£15,990,748	£2,044,098	£2,044,000	421 / 0
2023	£19,424,545	£19,494,540	£19,333,538	£2,511,876	£2,512,000	591 / 0
2022	£16,580,862	£16,318,602	£16,160,839	£3,099,951	£2,505,000	435 / 0
2021	£7,964,169	£6,606,746	£6,461,269	£2,973,979	£2,974,000	226 / 0
2020	£10,849,511	£10,622,170	£10,480,916	£1,534,747	£1,385,000	345 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Afghanaid

What does Afghanaid do?

How much income did Afghanaid report in 2024?

Afghanaid reported total income of £15.90m and reported expenditure of £16.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Afghanaid registered as a charity?

Afghanaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1995 as charity number 1045348. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Afghanaid?

Afghanaid is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM KINDER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Afghanaid operate?

Afghanaid operates in Afghanistan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Afghanaid a registered charity?

Yes — Afghanaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045348.