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African Agricultural Technology Foundation

Also known as: Aatf

RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY; FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSFER AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER/RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS.DEVELOPING, ARRANGING AND EFFECTING ACCESS BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR THEIR BENEFIT.

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Activities & Mission

RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY; FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSFER AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER/RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS.DEVELOPING, ARRANGING AND EFFECTING ACCESS BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR THEIR BENEFIT.

Grants

African Agricultural Technology Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£4,705,621
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

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.

Show all 52 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,328,498
Latest Expenditure
£16,639,707

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,680,741
Charitable Activities £244,329
Other Trading £0
Investments £260,541
Other Income £3,142,887

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,496,117
Raising Funds £143,590
Governance £197,487
Grants to Institutions £4,705,621
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
£16,328,498
£16,639,707£16,496,117£18,765,967£8,337,75564 / 0
2024
£21,333,038
£14,588,035£12,200,103£20,012,399£5,533,86063 / 0
2023
£10,713,232
£13,375,884£10,992,972£16,125,463£6,261,98446 / 0
2022
£9,568,713
£11,834,284£10,954,031£15,601,840£5,001,75746 / 0
2021
£12,845,230
£11,131,351£10,251,098£16,525,618£5,001,75770 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about African Agricultural Technology Foundation

What does African Agricultural Technology Foundation do?

RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY; FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSFER AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER/RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS.DEVELOPING, ARRANGING AND EFFECTING ACCESS BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR THEIR BENEFIT.

How much income did African Agricultural Technology Foundation report in 2025?

African Agricultural Technology Foundation reported total income of £16.33m and reported expenditure of £16.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was African Agricultural Technology Foundation registered as a charity?

African Agricultural Technology Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 2005 as charity number 1107507. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs African Agricultural Technology Foundation?

African Agricultural Technology Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Aggrey John Douglas Ambali Prof. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does African Agricultural Technology Foundation operate?

African Agricultural Technology Foundation operates across 52 areas, including Angola, Australia, Benin and 49 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is African Agricultural Technology Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — African Agricultural Technology Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107507.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 January 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997895
Charity Number
1107507

Trustees

Dr Aggrey John Douglas Ambali Prof Chair
Dr Abubakar Adamu
Dr BERNARD SLIPPERS Prof.
Dr Canisius Kanangire
Dr Evelyn Margaret Gill
Dr Gilbert Muthee Mwoga
Dr Grace Wairimu Kamau PhD, CPA
Dr Katrin Glatzel
Jacob Saudin Jacob Mwakaje Prof.
Professor Muhammadou Momodou Omar Kah
Sylvia Nanteza Kyeyune

Also Known As

  • Aatf

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