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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
Afghanaid makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,395,901
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, animals 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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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,150,899 | £16,293,183 | £16,062,066 | £1,857,364 | £1,857,000 | 327 / 0 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Afghanaid
What does Afghanaid do?
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.
How much income did Afghanaid report in 2025?
Afghanaid reported total income of £16.15m and reported expenditure of £16.29m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 12 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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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