Apt Action On Poverty
Also known as: Apt Enterprise Development
Action on Poverty's vision is a world where everyone can work with pride for a better future. We work in partnership with people in East and West Africa to build livelihoods and transform lives; addressing barriers to safe and lasting work, hunger and injustice. These changemakers access vital skills and resources needed to earn a living and address the root causes of poverty.
Activities & Mission
Action on Poverty's vision is a world where everyone can work with pride for a better future. We work in partnership with people in East and West Africa to build livelihoods and transform lives; addressing barriers to safe and lasting work, hunger and injustice. These changemakers access vital skills and resources needed to earn a living and address the root causes of poverty.
Grants
Apt Action On Poverty is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Grants paid (2025)
- £466,993
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 142). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £758,040 | £675,604 | £616,368 | £341,819 | £161,290 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £304,160 | £597,269 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £936,287 | £811,523 | £737,123 | £552,492 | £294,431 | 7 / 6 |
| 2022 | £807,767 | £950,099 | £868,855 | £427,728 | £214,694 | 6 / 6 |
| 2021 | £940,854 | £783,772 | £723,593 | £570,060 | £220,760 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Apt Action On Poverty
What does Apt Action On Poverty do?
Action on Poverty's vision is a world where everyone can work with pride for a better future. We work in partnership with people in East and West Africa to build livelihoods and transform lives; addressing barriers to safe and lasting work, hunger and injustice. These changemakers access vital skills and resources needed to earn a living and address the root causes of poverty.
How much income did Apt Action On Poverty report in 2025?
Apt Action On Poverty reported total income of £758k and reported expenditure of £676k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Apt Action On Poverty?
Apt Action On Poverty has a program ratio of 81.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 142 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Apt Action On Poverty registered as a charity?
Apt Action On Poverty was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1985 as charity number 290836. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Apt Action On Poverty?
Apt Action On Poverty is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAKE BHARIER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Apt Action On Poverty operate?
Apt Action On Poverty operates across 4 areas: Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda.
Is Apt Action On Poverty a registered charity?
Yes — Apt Action On Poverty is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290836.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Apt Enterprise Development
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated