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Elrha

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. OUR PURPOSE: We work in partnership with a global community of humanitarian actors, researchers and innovators to improve the quality of humanitarian action and deliver better outcomes for people affected by crises.

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Activities & Mission

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. OUR PURPOSE: We work in partnership with a global community of humanitarian actors, researchers and innovators to improve the quality of humanitarian action and deliver better outcomes for people affected by crises.

Grants

Elrha is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£5,750,381
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
overseas aid or famine relief

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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.

Show all 61 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,109,958
Latest Expenditure
£11,218,864

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £11,109,958
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,150,549
Raising Funds £68,315
Governance £68,092
Grants to Institutions £5,750,381
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
£11,109,958
£11,218,864£11,150,549£611,654£599,81449 / 0
2024
£12,671,429
£12,644,117£12,644,117£720,560£202,84444 / 0
2023
£12,717,740
£12,495,974£12,495,974£693,247£239,54344 / 0
2022
£9,608,537
£9,413,082£9,413,082£471,481£471,48138 / 0
2021
£9,372,721
£9,463,418£9,463,418£276,026£276,02643 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Elrha

What does Elrha do?

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. OUR PURPOSE: We work in partnership with a global community of humanitarian actors, researchers and innovators to improve the quality of humanitarian action and deliver better outcomes for people affected by crises.

How much income did Elrha report in 2025?

Elrha reported total income of £11.11m and reported expenditure of £11.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Elrha registered as a charity?

Elrha was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2018 as charity number 1177110. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Elrha?

Elrha is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Elrha operate?

Elrha operates across 61 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil and 58 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Elrha a registered charity?

Yes — Elrha is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177110.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 February 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115546
Charity Number
1177110

Trustees

Andrew Toby Smith
Freddy Ayo-Jide Bob-Jones
Genevieve Kiff
Karen Evelyn Twining Fooks
Also governs 1 other charity
Mathieu Guillaume Cantegreil
Obianuju Aderemi
Also governs 1 other charity
Rhea Tariq
Sorcha Olivia O'Callaghan

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