Girl Effect
Also known as: Girl Hub
Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.
Activities & Mission
Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.
Grants
Girl Effect makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £14,911,756
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 | £16,154,114 | £14,911,756 | £14,723,040 | £33,387,110 | £33,387,110 | 88 / 0 |
| 2024 | £14,782,578 | £11,843,007 | £11,654,434 | £33,527,924 | £33,527,924 | 68 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,386,681 | £8,297,676 | £8,099,722 | £31,343,166 | £31,343,166 | 70 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,387,848 | £8,321,715 | £8,035,013 | £28,763,714 | £28,763,714 | 102 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,459,321 | £12,808,548 | £12,500,720 | £25,023,978 | £25,023,978 | 120 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Girl Effect
What does Girl Effect do?
Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.
How much income did Girl Effect report in 2025?
Girl Effect reported total income of £16.15m and reported expenditure of £14.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Girl Effect registered as a charity?
Girl Effect was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2011 as charity number 1141155. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Girl Effect?
Girl Effect is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Edward Newhouse. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Girl Effect operate?
Girl Effect operates across 7 areas, including Ethiopia, India, Indonesia and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Girl Effect a registered charity?
Yes — Girl Effect is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141155.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Girl Hub
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated