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Edaid Foundation

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF STUDENTS/GRADUATES ATTENDING, OR WANTING TO ATTEND OR HAVING ATTENDED HIGHER EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING, DEBT COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN OBTAINING FUNDING, TO ACCESS THE EDUCATION.

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF STUDENTS/GRADUATES ATTENDING, OR WANTING TO ATTEND OR HAVING ATTENDED HIGHER EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING, DEBT COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN OBTAINING FUNDING, TO ACCESS THE EDUCATION.

Grants

Edaid Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2024)
£188,811
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training 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
£168,862
Latest Expenditure
£188,811

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £675,633
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £108,295
Investments £53
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £249,384
Raising Funds £40,000
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£168,862
£188,8110 / 0
2023
£220,094
£161,5450 / 0
2022
£195,711
£272,9040 / 0
2021
£158,095
£371,1360 / 1
2020
£783,981
£289,384£249,384£499,882£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Edaid Foundation

What does Edaid Foundation do?

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF STUDENTS/GRADUATES ATTENDING, OR WANTING TO ATTEND OR HAVING ATTENDED HIGHER EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING, DEBT COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN OBTAINING FUNDING, TO ACCESS THE EDUCATION.

How much income did Edaid Foundation report in 2024?

Edaid Foundation reported total income of £169k and reported expenditure of £189k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Edaid Foundation registered as a charity?

Edaid Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2015 as charity number 1163047. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Edaid Foundation?

Edaid Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. The chair of trustees is Thomas Woolf. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Edaid Foundation operate?

Edaid Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Edaid Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Edaid Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163047.

Details

Address
EdAid
Aldwych House
London
WC2A 2AZ
Registration Date
6 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5061860
Charity Number
1163047

Trustees

Thomas Woolf Chair

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19 October 2026
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