Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom)
The AKF(UK) is an affiliate of the International Aga Khan Foundation and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The principal activity of the Charity is to promote and provide for the advancement of education, health, rural development, the environment and support to civil society organisations for the public benefit.
Activities & Mission
The AKF(UK) is an affiliate of the International Aga Khan Foundation and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The principal activity of the Charity is to promote and provide for the advancement of education, health, rural development, the environment and support to civil society organisations for the public benefit.
Grants
Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £54,133,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 53). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (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 | £91,270,000 | £70,828,000 | £70,828,000 | £268,998,000 | £380,000 | 80 / 318 |
| 2024 | £63,584,000 | £49,676,000 | £49,676,000 | £250,433,000 | £379,000 | 75 / 307 |
| 2023 | £58,790,000 | £58,131,000 | £58,131,000 | £236,563,000 | £330,000 | 65 / 40 |
| 2022 | £71,788,000 | £58,962,000 | £58,962,000 | £230,803,000 | £329,000 | 56 / 35 |
| 2021 | £57,059,000 | £54,435,000 | £54,435,000 | £217,977,000 | £384,000 | 56 / 16 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom)
What does Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) do?
The AKF(UK) is an affiliate of the International Aga Khan Foundation and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The principal activity of the Charity is to promote and provide for the advancement of education, health, rural development, the environment and support to civil society organisations for the public benefit.
How much income did Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) report in 2025?
Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) reported total income of £91.27m and reported expenditure of £70.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom)?
Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) has a program ratio of 77.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 53 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) registered as a charity?
Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 1973 as charity number 266518. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom)?
Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) operate?
Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) operates across 17 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) a registered charity?
Yes — Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266518.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated