Global Change Data Lab
Also known as: Gcdl
Global Change Data Lab is an educational charity with a focus on large global problems and international development. The charity's flagship project is the web publication Our World in Data, where we focus on communicating data and research to make progress against the world's largest problems.
Activities & Mission
Global Change Data Lab is an educational charity with a focus on large global problems and international development. The charity's flagship project is the web publication Our World in Data, where we focus on communicating data and research to make progress against the world's largest problems.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £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 | £4,243,812 | £2,893,379 | £2,893,379 | £5,037,520 | £3,467,771 | 15 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,450,820 | £2,478,181 | £2,478,181 | £3,635,637 | £3,100,475 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,784,746 | £1,768,490 | £1,768,490 | £3,662,998 | £2,515,161 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,416,307 | £1,089,632 | £1,089,632 | £3,646,742 | £2,705,831 | 2 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,306,735 | £550,152 | £550,152 | £2,320,067 | £30,000 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Global Change Data Lab
What does Global Change Data Lab do?
Global Change Data Lab is an educational charity with a focus on large global problems and international development. The charity's flagship project is the web publication Our World in Data, where we focus on communicating data and research to make progress against the world's largest problems.
How much income did Global Change Data Lab report in 2024?
Global Change Data Lab reported total income of £4.24m and reported expenditure of £2.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Global Change Data Lab?
Global Change Data Lab has a program ratio of 68.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Global Change Data Lab registered as a charity?
Global Change Data Lab was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2019 as charity number 1186433. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Global Change Data Lab?
Global Change Data Lab is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hetan Shah. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Change Data Lab operate?
Global Change Data Lab operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Global Change Data Lab a registered charity?
Yes — Global Change Data Lab is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186433.
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