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Grifaid

The Grifaid Charity is about safe water for all, providing access to safe drinking water for families and communities, resulting in the relief of hardship, the preservation of health and the support of education among people in poverty residing in developing countries.

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Activities & Mission

The Grifaid Charity is about safe water for all, providing access to safe drinking water for families and communities, resulting in the relief of hardship, the preservation of health and the support of education among people in poverty residing in developing countries.

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.

Show all 38 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£54,313
Latest Expenditure
£21,015

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 38.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 38.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Wamala Project (organisation 5102549)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£54,313
£21,0150 / 9
2024
£16,512
£24,1650 / 8
2023
£92,001
£22,5180 / 8
2022
£41,772
£5,6860 / 6
2021
£19,173
£23,9410 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grifaid

What does Grifaid do?

The Grifaid Charity is about safe water for all, providing access to safe drinking water for families and communities, resulting in the relief of hardship, the preservation of health and the support of education among people in poverty residing in developing countries.

How much income did Grifaid report in 2025?

Grifaid reported total income of £54k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grifaid registered as a charity?

Grifaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2016 as charity number 1135952. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Grifaid?

Grifaid is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN DALTON GRIFFITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grifaid operate?

Grifaid operates across 38 areas, including Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin and 35 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Grifaid a registered charity?

Yes — Grifaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135952.

Details

Address
Grifaid Charity/The Safe Water Trust
Unit 8 Tower Road
WASHINGTON
Tyne And Wear
NE37 2SH
Registration Date
2 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047285
Charity Number
1135952

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Trustees

JOHN DALTON GRIFFITH Chair
Dr FAITH MARGARET WILLIAMS
GILLIAN BARBARA GRIFFITH
ROGER AUSTIN GRANT
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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