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.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £3,045,207 | £2,817,845 | £2,523,142 | £915,424 | £274,529 | 216 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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 2024?
Microloan Foundation reported total income of £5.61m and reported expenditure of £5.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Microloan Foundation?
Microloan Foundation has a program ratio of 84.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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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- 14 May 2026
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