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La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America

La Vida is a small, effective, 100% volunteer run Latin American charity supporting communities health, education and environment. Founded in 2006, La Vida distributes grants in areas such as youth development, primary and secondary education initiatives, school expansions and community health and environmental programmes.

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Activities & Mission

La Vida is a small, effective, 100% volunteer run Latin American charity supporting communities health, education and environment. Founded in 2006, La Vida distributes grants in areas such as youth development, primary and secondary education initiatives, school expansions and community health and environmental programmes.

Grants

La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£66,591
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage 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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£58,719
Latest Expenditure
£66,591

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 113.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Alan Goodwin and Aimee Reynolds Charity (organisation 5187098)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£58,719
£66,5910 / 1
2024
£60,454
£72,9230 / 6
2023
£79,544
£71,9250 / 7
2022
£37,251
£45,1280 / 3
2021
£57,757
£55,7350 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America

What does La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America do?

La Vida is a small, effective, 100% volunteer run Latin American charity supporting communities health, education and environment. Founded in 2006, La Vida distributes grants in areas such as youth development, primary and secondary education initiatives, school expansions and community health and environmental programmes.

How much income did La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America report in 2025?

La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America registered as a charity?

La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2006 as charity number 1115796. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America?

La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is KATY JANE VATIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America operate?

La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America operates across 11 areas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America a registered charity?

Yes — La Vida Vital Investment For Development Aid In Latin America is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115796.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 August 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4024435
Charity Number
1115796

Trustees

KATY JANE VATIS Chair
ANA BEATRIZ ALENCAR
HELEN ILSLEY
IVONNE CANTU
Also governs 1 other charity
Susana Knaudt
ZARELA FEENEY

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9 November 2026
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