Camfed International
Notable UK charityAlso 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.
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.
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 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £84,638,714 | £61,671,461 | £58,841,661 | £136,589,740 | £12,500,000 | 468 / 0 |
| 2023 | £91,348,022 | £40,549,470 | £37,271,816 | £110,250,282 | £12,500,000 | 352 / 0 |
| 2022 | £47,717,513 | £44,396,913 | £41,738,612 | £57,332,010 | £40,921,529 | 336 / 0 |
| 2021 | £50,363,204 | £40,941,789 | £39,240,348 | £56,073,430 | £40,910,500 | 311 / 0 |
| 2020 | £61,655,929 | £31,739,328 | £30,267,297 | £44,196,949 | £34,361,688 | 297 / 0 |
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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 2024?
Camfed International reported total income of £84.64m and reported expenditure of £61.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Camfed International?
Camfed International has a program ratio of 69.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 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
Fora Building
20 Station Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
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Also Known As
- Cambridge Female Education Trust
- C a M F E D
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated