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.
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 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group 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 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.
How efficient is Girl Effect?
Girl Effect has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated