African Development Trust
Also known as: Adt
ALTHOUGH ITS MISSION IS TO WORK ALL AFRICA, ADT IS OPERATING IN SOMALIA PARTICULARLY IDP CAMPS IN MOGADISHU AND ITS SUBURBS. THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: - WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT - PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE (MOBILE CLINICS)- BASIC EDUCATION - EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION- ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP- SEASONAL PROJECT (QURBANI AND RAMADAN)
Activities & Mission
ALTHOUGH ITS MISSION IS TO WORK ALL AFRICA, ADT IS OPERATING IN SOMALIA PARTICULARLY IDP CAMPS IN MOGADISHU AND ITS SUBURBS. THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: - WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT - PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE (MOBILE CLINICS)- BASIC EDUCATION - EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION- ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP- SEASONAL PROJECT (QURBANI AND RAMADAN)
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 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £625,359 | £638,815 | £488,343 | £49,994 | £49,994 | 5 / 4 |
| 2024 | £615,794 | £748,394 | £34,622 | £63,450 | £0 | 4 / 6 |
| 2023 | £833,267 | £670,926 | £602,176 | £196,050 | £3,258 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £677,714 | £792,266 | £711,645 | £33,709 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £608,197 | £515,722 | £476,336 | £148,261 | £55,786 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about African Development Trust
What does African Development Trust do?
ALTHOUGH ITS MISSION IS TO WORK ALL AFRICA, ADT IS OPERATING IN SOMALIA PARTICULARLY IDP CAMPS IN MOGADISHU AND ITS SUBURBS. THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: - WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT - PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE (MOBILE CLINICS)- BASIC EDUCATION - EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION- ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP- SEASONAL PROJECT (QURBANI AND RAMADAN)
How much income did African Development Trust report in 2025?
African Development Trust reported total income of £625k and reported expenditure of £639k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is African Development Trust?
African Development Trust has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was African Development Trust registered as a charity?
African Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2014 as charity number 1157822. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs African Development Trust?
African Development Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALI AHMED WARDERE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does African Development Trust operate?
African Development Trust operates across 3 areas: Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
Is African Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — African Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157822.
Details
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London
London
N7 7PH
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated