Groundwater Relief
Provide groundwater expertise and services to other organisations developing and managing groundwater resources for the benefit of those living in poverty or who lack access to a safe and affordable water.Support and build the capacity of groundwater professionals
Activities & Mission
Provide groundwater expertise and services to other organisations developing and managing groundwater resources for the benefit of those living in poverty or who lack access to a safe and affordable water.Support and build the capacity of groundwater professionals
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 33% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,355,000 | £1,136,035 | £1,135,594 | £293,037 | £253,865 | 4 / 4 |
| 2024 | £228,569 | £289,050 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2023 | £342,334 | £348,955 | 0 / 127 | |||
| 2022 | £261,417 | £205,658 | 0 / 121 | |||
| 2021 | £128,673 | £117,967 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Groundwater Relief
What does Groundwater Relief do?
Provide groundwater expertise and services to other organisations developing and managing groundwater resources for the benefit of those living in poverty or who lack access to a safe and affordable water.Support and build the capacity of groundwater professionals
How much income did Groundwater Relief report in 2025?
Groundwater Relief reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Groundwater Relief?
Groundwater Relief has a program ratio of 83.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Groundwater Relief registered as a charity?
Groundwater Relief was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2016 as charity number 1167458. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Groundwater Relief?
Groundwater Relief is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Groundwater Relief operate?
Groundwater Relief operates across 56 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Botswana and 53 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Groundwater Relief a registered charity?
Yes — Groundwater Relief is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167458.
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Park Road
Dartington Hall
Totnes
TQ9 6EQ
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