Farm Africa Limited
Also known as: Food and Agricultural Research Management, Food and Agricultural Research Management Limited, Farm-Africa
Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.
Activities & Mission
Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.
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 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £16,877,000 | £16,467,000 | £15,656,000 | £3,744,000 | £1,401,000 | 246 / 2 |
| 2023 | £11,025,000 | £14,247,000 | £13,570,000 | £3,159,000 | £1,408,000 | 226 / 1 |
| 2022 | £14,716,000 | £14,609,000 | £13,950,000 | £6,308,000 | £1,915,000 | 185 / 1 |
| 2021 | £12,362,000 | £11,704,000 | £11,003,000 | £6,225,000 | £1,009,000 | 200 / 0 |
| 2020 | £10,368,000 | £12,531,000 | £11,887,000 | £5,567,000 | £1,442,000 | 223 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Farm Africa Limited
What does Farm Africa Limited do?
Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.
How much income did Farm Africa Limited report in 2024?
Farm Africa Limited reported total income of £16.88m and reported expenditure of £16.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Farm Africa Limited?
Farm Africa Limited has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Farm Africa Limited registered as a charity?
Farm Africa Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 1985 as charity number 326901. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Farm Africa Limited?
Farm Africa Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Farm Africa Limited operate?
Farm Africa Limited operates across 5 areas, including Congo (Democratic Republic), Ethiopia, Kenya and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Farm Africa Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Farm Africa Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326901.
Details
1 St John's Lane
LONDON
EC1M 4BL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Food and Agricultural Research Management
- Food and Agricultural Research Management Limited
- Farm-Africa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated