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Dig Deep (africa)

Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity securing clean water, safe sanitation & good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - through planning, projects and partnerships.We are working hand in hand with local communities, business and the Kenyan government to serve Bomet's one million people - half of whom are children.

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Activities & Mission

Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity securing clean water, safe sanitation & good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - through planning, projects and partnerships.We are working hand in hand with local communities, business and the Kenyan government to serve Bomet's one million people - half of whom are children.

Grants

Dig Deep (africa) makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,211,143
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,371,777
Latest Expenditure
£1,211,143

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £310,697
Charitable Activities £1,058,642
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,438
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,136,868
Raising Funds £74,275
Governance £12,600
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
£1,371,777
£1,211,143£1,136,868£554,210£486,83216 / 970
2024
£776,312
£753,685£697,366£393,576£246,15613 / 550
2023
£733,011
£721,154£665,538£370,949£160,82412 / 160
2022
£940,283
£877,963£823,239£359,092£90,0819 / 135
2021
£534,893
£393,149£350,006£296,772£94,8219 / 529

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dig Deep (africa)

What does Dig Deep (africa) do?

Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity securing clean water, safe sanitation & good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - through planning, projects and partnerships.We are working hand in hand with local communities, business and the Kenyan government to serve Bomet's one million people - half of whom are children.

How much income did Dig Deep (africa) report in 2025?

Dig Deep (africa) reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dig Deep (africa) registered as a charity?

Dig Deep (africa) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2012 as charity number 1148745. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Dig Deep (africa)?

Dig Deep (africa) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emily Louise Edna Carey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dig Deep (africa) operate?

Dig Deep (africa) operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Tanzania.

Is Dig Deep (africa) a registered charity?

Yes — Dig Deep (africa) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148745.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028146
Charity Number
1148745

Trustees

Emily Louise Edna Carey Chair
Dr Ania Maria Wanda Grobicki
Edoardo Troina
Lucy Wambere Muthee
Neeti Mukundrai Anand
Simon Thuo
Timothy John Darby

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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