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Mlinda Foundation

Mlinda Foundation's focus is to facilitate development of rural electrification projects using renewable energy in India. Communities in project areas had no access to reliable electricity and opportunities to earn income were limited. Initial results from project areas show household income has increased by over 60% through the use of electric-powered equipment in households and for agriculture.

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Activities & Mission

Mlinda Foundation's focus is to facilitate development of rural electrification projects using renewable energy in India. Communities in project areas had no access to reliable electricity and opportunities to earn income were limited. Initial results from project areas show household income has increased by over 60% through the use of electric-powered equipment in households and for agriculture.

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

Latest Income
£817,711
Latest Expenditure
£1,073,769

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 129.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 49% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £817,500
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £211
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,058,769
Raising Funds £15,000
Governance £131,725
Grants to Institutions £70,000
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£817,711
£1,073,769£1,058,769-£853,285£01 / 0
2024
£630,956
£1,158,855£1,158,855-£1,177,909£025 / 0
2023
£976,718
£1,468,831£629,917-£548,341£122,00833 / 0
2022
£415,158
£1,159,7120 / 0
2021
£629,339
£1,553,040£409,805£627,324£616,90652 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mlinda Foundation

What does Mlinda Foundation do?

Mlinda Foundation's focus is to facilitate development of rural electrification projects using renewable energy in India. Communities in project areas had no access to reliable electricity and opportunities to earn income were limited. Initial results from project areas show household income has increased by over 60% through the use of electric-powered equipment in households and for agriculture.

How much income did Mlinda Foundation report in 2025?

Mlinda Foundation reported total income of £818k and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mlinda Foundation?

Mlinda Foundation has a program ratio of 129.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mlinda Foundation registered as a charity?

Mlinda Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2015 as charity number 1163028. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Mlinda Foundation?

Mlinda Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sally Elizabeth Anne Chandler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mlinda Foundation operate?

Mlinda Foundation operates in India, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mlinda Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Mlinda Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163028.

Details

Address
C/o TC Citroen Wells
3 Dorset Rise
Blackfriars
London
EC4Y 8EN
Registration Date
6 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5063292
Charity Number
1163028

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Trustees

Sally Elizabeth Anne Chandler Chair
Liesl Maria Patricia Eisenbeiss
Richard Azarnia
Sachitt Chandaria

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14 May 2026
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