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Camfed International

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Cambridge Female Education Trust, C a M F E D

Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.

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Activities & Mission

Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.

Grants

Camfed International makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£85,061,334
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other defined groups 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, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

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 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£117,496,794
Latest Expenditure
£85,061,334

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £71,836,682
Charitable Activities £42,456,122
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,180,818
Other Income £23,172

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £80,769,102
Raising Funds £4,292,232
Governance £1,261,341
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£117,496,794
£85,061,334£80,769,102£175,294,146£12,500,000524 / 0
2024
£84,638,714
£61,671,461£58,841,661£136,589,740£12,500,000468 / 0
2023
£91,348,022
£40,549,470£37,271,816£110,250,282£12,500,000352 / 0
2022
£47,717,513
£44,396,913£41,738,612£57,332,010£40,921,529336 / 0
2021
£50,363,204
£40,941,789£39,240,348£56,073,430£40,910,500311 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Camfed International

What does Camfed International do?

Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.

How much income did Camfed International report in 2025?

Camfed International reported total income of £117.50m and reported expenditure of £85.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Camfed International registered as a charity?

Camfed International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1993 as charity number 1029161. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Camfed International?

Camfed International is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Camfed International operate?

Camfed International operates across 9 areas, including Australia, Canada, Ghana and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Camfed International a registered charity?

Yes — Camfed International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029161.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029161
Charity Number
1029161

Trustees

Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen Chair
Afriyie Oware
Dr Joan Nyanyuki
Maidie Arkutu
Mohammed Reza Essop
Tara Katharine Camm
Also governs 1 other charity
Victoria Johnson
Victoria Sabula

Also Known As

  • Cambridge Female Education Trust
  • C a M F E D

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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