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Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development

FORWARD is an African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. We provide training, advice, support, research and advocacy to shape policies and programmes.

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Activities & Mission

FORWARD is an African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. We provide training, advice, support, research and advocacy to shape policies and programmes.

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
£871,410
Latest Expenditure
£937,334

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £68,958
Charitable Activities £784,802
Other Trading £10,010
Investments £7,640
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £936,245
Raising Funds £1,089
Governance £6,240
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£871,410
£937,334£936,245£549,374£530,34120 / 10
2024
£703,082
£871,507£870,253£615,298£574,66119 / 8
2023
£1,081,645
£871,134£862,952£783,723£446,62819 / 8
2022
£1,041,109
£817,964£811,928£573,212£265,54816 / 10
2021
£825,442
£695,365£691,300£350,067£298,41716 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development

What does Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development do?

FORWARD is an African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. We provide training, advice, support, research and advocacy to shape policies and programmes.

How much income did Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development report in 2025?

Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development reported total income of £871k and reported expenditure of £937k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development?

Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development has a program ratio of 107.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development registered as a charity?

Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 1985 as charity number 292403. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development?

Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr TITILOLA BANJOKO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development operate?

Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development operates across 5 areas, including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development a registered charity?

Yes — Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292403.

Details

Address
FORWARD
Suite 4.8 Chandelier Building
8 Scrubs Lane
London
NW10 6RB
Registration Date
30 August 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292403
Charity Number
292403

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Trustees

Dr TITILOLA BANJOKO Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Aniesha Obuobie
Dr LISA NOELLE SMITH
Joy Fraser- Amosun
Kadra Abdinasir
Also governs 1 other charity
Vanessa Thomas Ms

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14 May 2026
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