Global Innovation Fund
Also known as: Gif
GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
Activities & Mission
GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
Grants
Global Innovation Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £2,597,556
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £16,552,431 | £10,467,068 | £8,276,002 | £26,430,296 | £2,317,035 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,444,461 | £8,172,305 | £7,508,866 | £19,945,393 | £157,094 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,874,000 | £17,632,000 | £16,000,000 | £23,694,000 | £2,512,000 | 33 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,164,000 | £17,821,000 | £16,210,000 | £30,135,000 | £7,500,000 | 35 / 0 |
| 2020 | £18,064,000 | £18,062,000 | £16,780,000 | £41,500,000 | £4,517,000 | 39 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Global Innovation Fund
What does Global Innovation Fund do?
GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
How much income did Global Innovation Fund report in 2024?
Global Innovation Fund reported total income of £16.55m and reported expenditure of £10.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Global Innovation Fund registered as a charity?
Global Innovation Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2017 as charity number 1171353. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Global Innovation Fund?
Global Innovation Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Innovation Fund operate?
Global Innovation Fund operates across 138 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 135 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Global Innovation Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Global Innovation Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171353.
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- Gif
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated