Article 25
Also known as: Architects for Aid, A4a
Providing professional expertise, working with aid agencies, charities and communities worldwide to enable better building to improve health, learning and resilience to disaster wherever there is poverty or need. Working to undertake research and increase knowledge of development and humanitarian work in relation to the built environment.
Activities & Mission
Providing professional expertise, working with aid agencies, charities and communities worldwide to enable better building to improve health, learning and resilience to disaster wherever there is poverty or need. Working to undertake research and increase knowledge of development and humanitarian work in relation to the built environment.
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 95% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 128). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,050,826 | £1,404,181 | £1,203,159 | -£95,091 | £0 | 8 / 17 |
| 2023 | £1,340,498 | £1,132,290 | £1,010,215 | £258,264 | £22,339 | 8 / 25 |
| 2022 | £752,893 | £777,463 | £445,115 | £50,056 | £52,141 | 7 / 22 |
| 2021 | £899,121 | £841,711 | £541,391 | £74,626 | £74,626 | 7 / 22 |
| 2020 | £765,314 | £743,064 | £423,034 | £17,216 | £17,216 | 6 / 41 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Article 25
What does Article 25 do?
Providing professional expertise, working with aid agencies, charities and communities worldwide to enable better building to improve health, learning and resilience to disaster wherever there is poverty or need. Working to undertake research and increase knowledge of development and humanitarian work in relation to the built environment.
How much income did Article 25 report in 2024?
Article 25 reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.40m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Article 25?
Article 25 has a program ratio of 114.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 128 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Article 25 registered as a charity?
Article 25 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2006 as charity number 1112621. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Article 25?
Article 25 is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Denise Bennetts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Article 25 operate?
Article 25 operates across 20 areas, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burma and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Article 25 a registered charity?
Yes — Article 25 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112621.
Details
One Canada Square
London
E14 5AB
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Also Known As
- Architects for Aid
- A4a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated