Link Education International
Also known as: Link Community Development, Link Community Development International, Lcd, Lei
LEI works with partner organisations in Sub Saharan Africa to:(1)To improve schools and the quality of education they deliver so that children have better opportunities(2)To build the capacity of district departments of education (3)To support government education policy and to inform national and regional strategies (4)To facilitate partnerships between European and African education sectors.
Activities & Mission
LEI works with partner organisations in Sub Saharan Africa to:(1)To improve schools and the quality of education they deliver so that children have better opportunities(2)To build the capacity of district departments of education (3)To support government education policy and to inform national and regional strategies (4)To facilitate partnerships between European and African education sectors.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,125,054 | £2,176,064 | £2,111,887 | £341,755 | £180,071 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,537,144 | £3,622,473 | £3,554,581 | £392,755 | £327,368 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,702,090 | £4,691,627 | £4,638,843 | £478,084 | £403,224 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,949,398 | £3,804,777 | £3,742,820 | £467,621 | £346,846 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,724,182 | £3,700,123 | £3,635,284 | £323,000 | £248,141 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Link Education International
What does Link Education International do?
LEI works with partner organisations in Sub Saharan Africa to:(1)To improve schools and the quality of education they deliver so that children have better opportunities(2)To build the capacity of district departments of education (3)To support government education policy and to inform national and regional strategies (4)To facilitate partnerships between European and African education sectors.
How much income did Link Education International report in 2025?
Link Education International reported total income of £2.13m and reported expenditure of £2.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Link Education International?
Link Education International has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Link Education International registered as a charity?
Link Education International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 1995 as charity number 1048007. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Link Education International?
Link Education International is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Wokowu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Link Education International operate?
Link Education International operates across 5 areas, including Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Link Education International a registered charity?
Yes — Link Education International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048007.
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Also Known As
- Link Community Development
- Link Community Development International
- Lcd
- Lei
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated