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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.

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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.

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 17 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£63,584,000
Latest Expenditure
£49,676,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 87% 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

Donations & Legacies £57,785,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,253,000
Investments £2,245,000
Other Income £301,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £49,676,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £54,000
Grants to Institutions £34,338,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£63,584,000
£49,676,000£49,676,000£250,433,000£379,00075 / 307
2023
£58,790,000
£58,131,000£58,131,000£236,563,000£330,00065 / 40
2022
£71,788,000
£58,962,000£58,962,000£230,803,000£329,00056 / 35
2021
£57,059,000
£54,435,000£54,435,000£217,977,000£384,00056 / 16
2020
£58,989,000
£45,038,000£45,038,000£215,353,000£361,00053 / 13

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 2024?

Aga Khan Foundation (united Kingdom) reported total income of £63.58m and reported expenditure of £49.68m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 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 5 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.

Details

Address
Aga Khan Centre
10 Handyside Street
London
N1C 4DN
Registration Date
4 December 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266518
Charity Number
266518

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Trustees

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan Abela
JANE PIACENTINI-MOORE
PRINCE AMYN MOHAMED AGA KHAN
PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN

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