Frank Water Projects
Also known as: Frank Water Charity
Frank Water funds provision of safe drinking water within inclusive WASH programmes, helping close the loop that is critical to health and wellbeing. Implementation takes different forms and uses only appropriate technology. Frank Water concentrates on areas and populations where its work can have maximum impact, beneficiaries include marginalised tribal populations and isolated rural communities.
Activities & Mission
Frank Water funds provision of safe drinking water within inclusive WASH programmes, helping close the loop that is critical to health and wellbeing. Implementation takes different forms and uses only appropriate technology. Frank Water concentrates on areas and populations where its work can have maximum impact, beneficiaries include marginalised tribal populations and isolated rural communities.
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 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £461,562 | £620,418 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2023 | £594,795 | £499,197 | £411,064 | £303,370 | £303,370 | 7 / 60 |
| 2022 | £522,003 | £397,432 | £309,338 | £207,772 | £43,654 | 8 / 112 |
| 2021 | £343,343 | £312,961 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £424,881 | £513,528 | 0 / 190 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Frank Water Projects
What does Frank Water Projects do?
Frank Water funds provision of safe drinking water within inclusive WASH programmes, helping close the loop that is critical to health and wellbeing. Implementation takes different forms and uses only appropriate technology. Frank Water concentrates on areas and populations where its work can have maximum impact, beneficiaries include marginalised tribal populations and isolated rural communities.
How much income did Frank Water Projects report in 2024?
Frank Water Projects reported total income of £462k and reported expenditure of £620k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Frank Water Projects?
Frank Water Projects has a program ratio of 69.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Frank Water Projects registered as a charity?
Frank Water Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 2007 as charity number 1121273. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Frank Water Projects?
Frank Water Projects is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DOCTOR ANOO JAIN DM MRCPCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Frank Water Projects operate?
Frank Water Projects operates across 4 areas: India, Kenya, Nepal and England.
Is Frank Water Projects a registered charity?
Yes — Frank Water Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121273.
Details
B Bond Warehouse
Smeaton Road
BRISTOL
BS1 6XN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Frank Water Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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