International Water Association
Also known as: The International Water Association, I W a
TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
Activities & Mission
TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
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 21% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £8,865,036 | £7,844,371 | £5,945,132 | £5,071,018 | £3,819,584 | 52 / 500 |
| 2023 | £6,180,250 | £6,576,841 | £4,497,585 | £3,979,040 | £2,329,511 | 51 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,541,707 | £8,910,919 | £6,398,066 | £4,375,151 | £2,725,401 | 51 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,081,402 | £5,855,541 | £3,267,170 | £2,932,190 | £1,882,439 | 52 / 1 |
| 2020 | £6,176,971 | £5,732,403 | £3,196,791 | £2,604,073 | £1,684,491 | 45 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about International Water Association
What does International Water Association do?
TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
How much income did International Water Association report in 2024?
International Water Association reported total income of £8.87m and reported expenditure of £7.84m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Water Association?
International Water Association has a program ratio of 67.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Water Association registered as a charity?
International Water Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1999 as charity number 1076690. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs International Water Association?
International Water Association is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Hananth Chotoo Kasan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Water Association operate?
International Water Association operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, China, Ghana and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is International Water Association a registered charity?
Yes — International Water Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076690.
Details
Unit 104-105
Export Building
1 Clove Crescent
LONDON
E14 2BA
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Also Known As
- International Water Association
- The International Water Association
- I W a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated