Datum Foundation

DATUM is an international development charity based in London. Since 2009 it has worked across Asia and Africa to help children in the poorest areas of the world gain access to education, healthcare and clean water and safe sanitation.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Country

Bangladesh Guinea India Malawi Nepal Senegal Sri Lanka Tanzania

Financial Information

Latest Income

£20,476

Latest Expenditure

£62,632

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 305.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 305.9%

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Indian Ocean Disaster Relief (organisation 4014222)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£20,476	£62,632	0 / 6
2023	£95,557	£66,110	0 / 0
2022	£27,645	£16,693	0 / 2
2021	£27,645	£23,206	0 / 0
2020	£15,681	£13,226	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Datum Foundation

What does Datum Foundation do?

How much income did Datum Foundation report in 2024?

Datum Foundation reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £63k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Datum Foundation registered as a charity?

Datum Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2010 as charity number 1133666. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Datum Foundation?

Datum Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DEAN BUCHANAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Datum Foundation operate?

Datum Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, Guinea, India and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Datum Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Datum Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133666.