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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.

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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.

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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 47 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,283,150
Latest Expenditure
£1,281,475

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £293,397
Charitable Activities £988,553
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,200
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,148,278
Raising Funds £133,197
Governance £10,417
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,283,150
£1,281,475£1,148,278£284,795£284,79522 / 89
2024
£1,846,375
£2,027,572£1,901,249£283,120£283,12021 / 60
2023
£1,597,472
£1,935,993£1,841,107£463,330£46,33019 / 100
2022
£1,777,519
£1,651,992£1,569,862£793,687£692,79815 / 74
2021
£1,653,975
£1,521,150£1,355,375£665,905£610,86614 / 74

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 2025?

Mapaction reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 8 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 November 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040962
Charity Number
1126727

Trustees

Nicholas Moody Chair
Agata Bangs
Also governs 1 other charity
Catalina Jaime
Catherine Rosemary Frances Seale
Dr Christopher Ian Jarvis
Emma Louise Underwood
Frederick Powys Broke Carver
Steven James Harper
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Aid for Aid

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2 November 2026
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