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.
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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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
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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 | £117,496,794 | £85,061,334 | £80,769,102 | £175,294,146 | £12,500,000 | 524 / 0 |
| 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 |
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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 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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Cambridge Female Education Trust
- C a M F E D
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated