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Hand In Hand International

Also known as: Hand in Hand India, Seed

Look at poverty differently and you'll see grassroots entrepreneurs, full of energy and ideas. We help turn women's skills and potential into jobs and they discover a way up and out of poverty. Our current areas of support are Eastern Africa and Afghanistan.

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Activities & Mission

Look at poverty differently and you'll see grassroots entrepreneurs, full of energy and ideas. We help turn women's skills and potential into jobs and they discover a way up and out of poverty. Our current areas of support are Eastern Africa and Afghanistan.

Grants

Hand In Hand International makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£6,918,139
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, 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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,990,862
Latest Expenditure
£6,918,139

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,984,712
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,766
Other Income £4,384

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,009,872
Raising Funds £908,267
Governance £5,288
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£6,990,862
£6,918,139£6,009,872£4,865,047£1,220,80329 / 0
2025
£6,276,673
£7,611,832£6,835,763£4,908,470£2,014,12823 / 0
2024
£7,439,550
£6,089,943£5,579,302£6,342,714£6,342,71420 / 0
2023
£6,254,070
£7,884,279£7,458,820£5,140,059£1,131,32117 / 0
2022
£6,626,774
£5,658,493£5,323,169£6,556,405£2,015,14514 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hand In Hand International

What does Hand In Hand International do?

Look at poverty differently and you'll see grassroots entrepreneurs, full of energy and ideas. We help turn women's skills and potential into jobs and they discover a way up and out of poverty. Our current areas of support are Eastern Africa and Afghanistan.

How much income did Hand In Hand International report in 2026?

Hand In Hand International reported total income of £6.99m and reported expenditure of £6.92m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hand In Hand International registered as a charity?

Hand In Hand International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2006 as charity number 1113868. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Hand In Hand International?

Hand In Hand International 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 Hand In Hand International operate?

Hand In Hand International operates across 3 areas: Afghanistan, Kenya and Tanzania.

Is Hand In Hand International a registered charity?

Yes — Hand In Hand International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113868.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 April 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4023027
Charity Number
1113868

Trustees

BRUCE GRANT
Carsten Jorgensen
Felisters Gitau
Iris Epple-Righi
JOHN CHARLES BARRETT
LARS JOSEFSSON

Also Known As

  • Hand in Hand India
  • Seed

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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