Global Poverty Project UK
Also known as: Gpp UK
Raising awareness and encouraging action for the relief of global poverty by:1. Educating people principally in the UK about global poverty and the movement to end global poverty2. Empowering people principally in the UK to take action on global poverty3. Encouraging and assisting people in other countries to undertake the activities described above
Activities & Mission
Raising awareness and encouraging action for the relief of global poverty by:1. Educating people principally in the UK about global poverty and the movement to end global poverty2. Empowering people principally in the UK to take action on global poverty3. Encouraging and assisting people in other countries to undertake the activities described above
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Social welfare 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 | £1,502,136 | £1,463,642 | £1,364,272 | £623,276 | £623,276 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,444,309 | £1,417,207 | £1,331,194 | £584,782 | £584,782 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,062,195 | £2,153,047 | £2,081,316 | £557,680 | £531,978 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,159,557 | £2,097,105 | £2,038,251 | £648,532 | £611,428 | 24 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,875,356 | £1,800,335 | £1,737,386 | £586,080 | £542,038 | 19 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Global Poverty Project UK
What does Global Poverty Project UK do?
Raising awareness and encouraging action for the relief of global poverty by:1. Educating people principally in the UK about global poverty and the movement to end global poverty2. Empowering people principally in the UK to take action on global poverty3. Encouraging and assisting people in other countries to undertake the activities described above
How much income did Global Poverty Project UK report in 2024?
Global Poverty Project UK reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Global Poverty Project UK?
Global Poverty Project UK has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Global Poverty Project UK registered as a charity?
Global Poverty Project UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 2010 as charity number 1137815. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Global Poverty Project UK?
Global Poverty Project UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Poverty Project UK operate?
Global Poverty Project UK operates across 3 areas: France, Germany and England And Wales.
Is Global Poverty Project UK a registered charity?
Yes — Global Poverty Project UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137815.
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- 14 May 2026
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