Microloan Foundation
Also known as: Micro Loan Foundation
We are a not-for-profit microfinace institution focussing on sub-saharan africa. Our mission is to significantly reduce the depth and breadth of poverty in the communities within which we operate. We do this by lending money to groups of rural women to help them build sustainable businesses, and by providing meaningful training and ongoing mentoring support.
Activities & Mission
We are a not-for-profit microfinace institution focussing on sub-saharan africa. Our mission is to significantly reduce the depth and breadth of poverty in the communities within which we operate. We do this by lending money to groups of rural women to help them build sustainable businesses, and by providing meaningful training and ongoing mentoring support.
Grants
Microloan Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £6,594,360
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Information
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,618,088 | £6,594,360 | £6,238,265 | £3,369,264 | £414,334 | 342 / 12 |
| 2024 | £5,609,337 | £5,130,882 | £4,762,137 | £2,206,568 | £456,263 | 327 / 14 |
| 2023 | £6,140,987 | £5,621,792 | £5,277,474 | £1,793,791 | £391,227 | 268 / 20 |
| 2022 | £5,327,658 | £4,763,323 | £4,440,700 | £2,148,040 | £357,369 | 255 / 14 |
| 2021 | £3,787,887 | £3,152,739 | £2,875,480 | £1,651,712 | £314,574 | 232 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Microloan Foundation
What does Microloan Foundation do?
We are a not-for-profit microfinace institution focussing on sub-saharan africa. Our mission is to significantly reduce the depth and breadth of poverty in the communities within which we operate. We do this by lending money to groups of rural women to help them build sustainable businesses, and by providing meaningful training and ongoing mentoring support.
How much income did Microloan Foundation report in 2025?
Microloan Foundation reported total income of £7.62m and reported expenditure of £6.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Microloan Foundation registered as a charity?
Microloan Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2004 as charity number 1104287. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Microloan Foundation?
Microloan Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Anthony Jackson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Microloan Foundation operate?
Microloan Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Australia, Malawi, South Africa and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Microloan Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Microloan Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104287.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Micro Loan Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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