Ako Foundation
Notable UK charityThe Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
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 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 98% of UK Charitable activities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £119,980,000 | £75,743,000 | £75,743,000 | £1,267,236,000 | £1,267,236,000 | 1 / 4 |
| 2023 | £117,443,000 | £46,747,000 | £46,747,000 | £1,178,071,000 | £1,178,071,000 | 1 / 4 |
| 2022 | £79,111,000 | £34,800,000 | £34,800,000 | £1,074,296,000 | £1,074,296,000 | 1 / 4 |
| 2021 | £268,458,000 | £41,123,000 | £41,123,000 | £1,071,662,000 | £1,071,662,000 | 1 / 5 |
| 2020 | £439,773,000 | £23,628,000 | £23,628,000 | £650,635,000 | £650,635,000 | 1 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ako Foundation
What does Ako Foundation do?
The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
How much income did Ako Foundation report in 2024?
Ako Foundation reported total income of £119.98m and reported expenditure of £75.74m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ako Foundation?
Ako Foundation has a program ratio of 63.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ako Foundation registered as a charity?
Ako Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2013 as charity number 1151815. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Ako Foundation?
Ako Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ako Foundation operate?
Ako Foundation operates across 12 areas, including Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ako Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Ako Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151815.
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