Jamma International

The charitable activities are focussed on the Khomani San in Kalahari, conservation agriculture in Namibia, wildlife conservation in southern Africa and financial support to various UK registered charities in the fields of international conservation and/ or community development.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Namibia South Africa Zambia

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,097,144

Latest Expenditure

£2,410,979

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,930,300

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £166,844

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,410,597

Raising Funds £382

Governance £38,190

Grants to Institutions £1,681,604

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 2024.

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
2024	£2,377,723	£3,425,964	£3,423,028	£5,671,917	£5,603,395	8 / 0
2024	£3,097,144	£2,410,979	£2,410,597	£6,399,814	£6,092,638	14 / 0
2023	£1,580,742	£2,515,522	£2,506,613	£6,766,528	£6,721,521	7 / 0
2022	£101,466	£2,117,108				0 / 0
2021	£73,899	£4,997,647				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Jamma International

What does Jamma International do?

How much income did Jamma International report in 2024?

Jamma International reported total income of £2.38m and reported expenditure of £3.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Jamma International?

Jamma International has a program ratio of 77.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% 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 Jamma International registered as a charity?

Jamma International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2010 as charity number 1138785. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Jamma International?

Jamma International is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Jamma International operate?

Jamma International operates across 4 areas: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and England And Wales.

Is Jamma International a registered charity?

Yes — Jamma International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138785.