Great Lakes Outreach
GLO empowers and equips local leaders of passion, integrity, and vision to bring Gospel-driven transformation to Burundi, bottom-up and top-down. Activities include education, health, agriculture, livelihoods initiatives, support for marginalised and at-risk groups, and training of church and civil society leaders - delivered through local partners, without discrimination, for sustainable change.
Activities & Mission
GLO empowers and equips local leaders of passion, integrity, and vision to bring Gospel-driven transformation to Burundi, bottom-up and top-down. Activities include education, health, agriculture, livelihoods initiatives, support for marginalised and at-risk groups, and training of church and civil society leaders - delivered through local partners, without discrimination, for sustainable change.
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 40% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 | £1,903,324 | £1,711,708 | £1,705,536 | £877,189 | £608,605 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,348,360 | £1,244,129 | £1,238,983 | £640,930 | £370,620 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,618,184 | £1,607,962 | £1,603,411 | £543,160 | £295,229 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,506,889 | £1,780,055 | £1,777,350 | £510,354 | £307,058 | 9 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,671,637 | £1,734,614 | £1,730,005 | £788,316 | £383,382 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Outreach
What does Great Lakes Outreach do?
GLO empowers and equips local leaders of passion, integrity, and vision to bring Gospel-driven transformation to Burundi, bottom-up and top-down. Activities include education, health, agriculture, livelihoods initiatives, support for marginalised and at-risk groups, and training of church and civil society leaders - delivered through local partners, without discrimination, for sustainable change.
How much income did Great Lakes Outreach report in 2024?
Great Lakes Outreach reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Great Lakes Outreach?
Great Lakes Outreach has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% 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 Great Lakes Outreach registered as a charity?
Great Lakes Outreach was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2003 as charity number 1097267. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Great Lakes Outreach?
Great Lakes Outreach is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL RICHARD HARRIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Great Lakes Outreach operate?
Great Lakes Outreach operates in Burundi, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Great Lakes Outreach a registered charity?
Yes — Great Lakes Outreach is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097267.
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