Mapaction
Also known as: Aid for Aid
MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.
Activities & Mission
MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.
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 83% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Charity and VCS support 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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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 | £1,846,375 | £2,027,572 | £1,901,249 | £283,120 | £283,120 | 21 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,597,472 | £1,935,993 | £1,841,107 | £463,330 | £46,330 | 19 / 100 |
| 2022 | £1,777,519 | £1,651,992 | £1,569,862 | £793,687 | £692,798 | 15 / 74 |
| 2021 | £1,653,975 | £1,521,150 | £1,355,375 | £665,905 | £610,866 | 14 / 74 |
| 2020 | £1,183,103 | £1,116,865 | £969,606 | £533,065 | £515,095 | 15 / 91 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mapaction
What does Mapaction do?
MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.
How much income did Mapaction report in 2024?
Mapaction reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mapaction?
Mapaction has a program ratio of 103.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mapaction registered as a charity?
Mapaction was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2008 as charity number 1126727. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Mapaction?
Mapaction is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Moody. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mapaction operate?
Mapaction operates across 47 areas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Cameroon and 44 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mapaction a registered charity?
Yes — Mapaction is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126727.
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- Aid for Aid
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- 14 May 2026
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