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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.

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
£12,671,429
Latest Expenditure
£12,644,117

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £12,671,429
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,644,117
Raising Funds £0
Governance £71,971
Grants to Institutions £7,734,483
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
£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
2020
£13,735,249
£13,513,054£13,513,054£366,723£366,72336 / 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 2024?

Elrha reported total income of £12.67m and reported expenditure of £12.64m for the financial year ending 2024, 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

Address
Elrha
(c/o Save the Children UK)
1 St. John's Lane
LONDON
EC1M 4AR
Registration Date
12 February 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115546
Charity Number
1177110

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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
Rhea Tariq
Sorcha Olivia O'Callaghan

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