Knowledge For Change
Also known as: K4c
We aim to improve the standard of healthcare provision in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the UK through the training of staff and students in both regions. We run undergraduate student exchange programmes between SSA and UK, and also place professional UK volunteers within healthcare facilities in SSA on long and short-term basis in order to provide training and facilitate knowledge exchange.
Activities & Mission
We aim to improve the standard of healthcare provision in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the UK through the training of staff and students in both regions. We run undergraduate student exchange programmes between SSA and UK, and also place professional UK volunteers within healthcare facilities in SSA on long and short-term basis in order to provide training and facilitate knowledge exchange.
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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 69% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — The Liverpool Mulago Partnership for Women's and Children's Health (organisation 4044280)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £511,059 | £501,823 | £501,823 | £187,506 | £187,506 | 0 / 200 |
| 2023 | £433,825 | £409,932 | 0 / 175 | |||
| 2022 | £254,256 | £294,648 | 0 / 135 | |||
| 2021 | £81,704 | £79,213 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2020 | £123,691 | £163,685 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge For Change
What does Knowledge For Change do?
We aim to improve the standard of healthcare provision in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the UK through the training of staff and students in both regions. We run undergraduate student exchange programmes between SSA and UK, and also place professional UK volunteers within healthcare facilities in SSA on long and short-term basis in order to provide training and facilitate knowledge exchange.
How much income did Knowledge For Change report in 2024?
Knowledge For Change reported total income of £511k and reported expenditure of £502k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Knowledge For Change?
Knowledge For Change has a program ratio of 98.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Knowledge For Change registered as a charity?
Knowledge For Change was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2012 as charity number 1146911. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Knowledge For Change?
Knowledge For Change is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Louise Ackers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Knowledge For Change operate?
Knowledge For Change operates across 4 areas: India, Tanzania, Uganda and England And Wales.
Is Knowledge For Change a registered charity?
Yes — Knowledge For Change is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146911.
Details
11 Newmarket Street
SKIPTON
North Yorkshire
BD23 2HX
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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