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Evidence For Development

The charity seeks to reduce poverty through better use of development funding, based on high quality information for decision making, generated locally at low cost. Its goal is to make knowledge of local economies the starting point for development.

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Activities & Mission

The charity seeks to reduce poverty through better use of development funding, based on high quality information for decision making, generated locally at low cost. Its goal is to make knowledge of local economies the starting point for development.

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
£19,561
Latest Expenditure
£17,875

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£19,561
£17,8750 / 8
2023
£11,712
£49,3560 / 3
2022
£31,459
£54,1410 / 6
2021
£31,459
£54,1410 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Evidence For Development

What does Evidence For Development do?

The charity seeks to reduce poverty through better use of development funding, based on high quality information for decision making, generated locally at low cost. Its goal is to make knowledge of local economies the starting point for development.

How much income did Evidence For Development report in 2025?

Evidence For Development reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Evidence For Development registered as a charity?

Evidence For Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2005 as charity number 1109840. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Evidence For Development?

Evidence For Development is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Evidence For Development operate?

Evidence For Development operates across 5 areas, including Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Evidence For Development a registered charity?

Yes — Evidence For Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109840.

Details

Address
3 EAST POINT
HIGH STREET
SEAL
SEVENOAKS
KENT
Website
www.efd.org
Registration Date
3 June 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4013127
Charity Number
1109840

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Trustees

Dr Deborah Potts
LESLIE LITTLE
MICHAEL RAY HANSEN
William Shields

Sectors & Classifications

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