Build Africa

Also known as: International Care and Relief, International Care and Relief Limited, International Christian Relief Limited, Icr, International Care & Relief Limited

We combine education and livelihoods in programmes that work with children and families to deliver projects that will make a lasting difference to their lives. Whether the project ensures a community's children receive an education or helps communities save money and access loans to develop small businesses, we are empowering people to use their own energies to escape poverty.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Kenya Uganda

Local Authority

Southwark

Financial Information

Latest Income

£540,190

Latest Expenditure

£511,508

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £540,190

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £504,978

Raising Funds £6,530

Governance £2,764

Grants to Institutions £502,214

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£540,190	£511,508	£504,978	£94,821	£94,821	0 / 0
2024	£278,228	£306,934				0 / 0
2023	£440,939	£677,126				0 / 0
2022	£689,254	£480,393	£464,286	£331,031	£278,841	3 / 0
2021	£840,658	£839,385	£727,605	£122,170	£122,170	11 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Build Africa

What does Build Africa do?

How much income did Build Africa report in 2025?

Build Africa reported total income of £540k and reported expenditure of £512k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Build Africa?

Build Africa has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Build Africa registered as a charity?

Build Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 1988 as charity number 298316. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Build Africa?

Build Africa is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Build Africa operate?

Build Africa operates across 3 areas: Kenya, Uganda and Southwark.

Is Build Africa a registered charity?

Yes — Build Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298316.