Afrinspire
Afrinspire supports African development initiatives and poverty reduction through a network of African partner organisations. We engage in women's adult literacy, gender empowerment, transferring technology, water harvesting, sustainable agriculture, education, training and capacity building. Afrinspire supports local community development initiatives at their own pace.
Activities & Mission
Afrinspire supports African development initiatives and poverty reduction through a network of African partner organisations. We engage in women's adult literacy, gender empowerment, transferring technology, water harvesting, sustainable agriculture, education, training and capacity building. Afrinspire supports local community development initiatives at their own pace.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £608,742 | £595,373 | £595,122 | £100,706 | £16,555 | 1 / 3 |
| 2024 | £650,121 | £650,395 | £650,061 | £87,337 | £11,448 | 1 / 4 |
| 2023 | £621,270 | £620,602 | £620,176 | £87,611 | £3,417 | 1 / 3 |
| 2022 | £559,216 | £597,571 | £597,571 | £86,943 | £17,544 | 1 / 4 |
| 2021 | £555,181 | £508,278 | £508,178 | £125,298 | £26,592 | 1 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Afrinspire
What does Afrinspire do?
Afrinspire supports African development initiatives and poverty reduction through a network of African partner organisations. We engage in women's adult literacy, gender empowerment, transferring technology, water harvesting, sustainable agriculture, education, training and capacity building. Afrinspire supports local community development initiatives at their own pace.
How much income did Afrinspire report in 2025?
Afrinspire reported total income of £609k and reported expenditure of £595k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Afrinspire?
Afrinspire has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Afrinspire registered as a charity?
Afrinspire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2015 as charity number 1163774. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Afrinspire?
Afrinspire is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN SANDERSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Afrinspire operate?
Afrinspire operates across 3 areas: Uganda, Zambia and Cambridgeshire.
Is Afrinspire a registered charity?
Yes — Afrinspire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163774.
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