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Barefoot College International UK

Also known as: Barefoot College, Barefoot College UK

To prevent and relieve poverty and to promote sustainable development, in socially and economically disadvantaged communities, in some of the least developed countries in the world.

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Activities & Mission

To prevent and relieve poverty and to promote sustainable development, in socially and economically disadvantaged communities, in some of the least developed countries in the world.

Grants

Barefoot College International UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£289,928
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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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 38 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£335,901
Latest Expenditure
£289,928

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 86.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£335,901
£289,9280 / 0
2024
£300,504
£325,1450 / 0
2023
£351,558
£215,3910 / 0
2022
£72,307
£86,2350 / 0
2021
£101,206
£156,4210 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Barefoot College International UK

What does Barefoot College International UK do?

To prevent and relieve poverty and to promote sustainable development, in socially and economically disadvantaged communities, in some of the least developed countries in the world.

How much income did Barefoot College International UK report in 2025?

Barefoot College International UK reported total income of £336k and reported expenditure of £290k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Barefoot College International UK registered as a charity?

Barefoot College International UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 2017 as charity number 1171643. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Barefoot College International UK?

Barefoot College International UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is TRACEY MARGARET BALCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barefoot College International UK operate?

Barefoot College International UK operates across 38 areas, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia and 35 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Barefoot College International UK a registered charity?

Yes — Barefoot College International UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171643.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 February 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5088658
Charity Number
1171643

Trustees

TRACEY MARGARET BALCH Chair
Ashanti Suvendrini Dickson
Marion Gluck
Michael Bayley
Natalie Binnie
Shevaun Haviland
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Barefoot College
  • Barefoot College UK

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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