Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited
The objectives of the charity are to promote education and good health and to relieve poverty among children, young people, women and the disadvantaged in emerging and developing countries.The charity carries out its objectives by raising funds and distributing them to local, community-based organisations seeking to empower youth, especially girls and young women.
Activities & Mission
The objectives of the charity are to promote education and good health and to relieve poverty among children, young people, women and the disadvantaged in emerging and developing countries.The charity carries out its objectives by raising funds and distributing them to local, community-based organisations seeking to empower youth, especially girls and young women.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,665,149 | £3,140,829 | £2,930,666 | £1,133,591 | £364,964 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,656,282 | £3,163,035 | £2,981,937 | £627,595 | £451,128 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,384,510 | £3,655,287 | £3,498,651 | £1,197,368 | £476,190 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,445,036 | £4,220,438 | £3,361,098 | £1,479,890 | £480,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,443,347 | £2,488,537 | £2,432,665 | £2,255,291 | £480,000 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited
What does Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited do?
The objectives of the charity are to promote education and good health and to relieve poverty among children, young people, women and the disadvantaged in emerging and developing countries.The charity carries out its objectives by raising funds and distributing them to local, community-based organisations seeking to empower youth, especially girls and young women.
How much income did Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited report in 2025?
Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited reported total income of £3.67m and reported expenditure of £3.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited?
Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 80.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 2007 as charity number 1118916. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited?
Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited operate?
Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited operates across 15 areas, including Argentina, Brazil, China and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118916.
Details
65 ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD
LONDON
EC4M 8AB
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