Peace Direct
Peace Direct finds, funds & promotes local peacebuilding. We find & fund committed, pragmatic and effective individuals and organisations working at the frontline of conflict. We support and promote their work, believing it is critical their message is heard and their knowledge shared. We believe that local peacebuilding should be at the centre of all strategies for managing conflict resolution.
Activities & Mission
Peace Direct finds, funds & promotes local peacebuilding. We find & fund committed, pragmatic and effective individuals and organisations working at the frontline of conflict. We support and promote their work, believing it is critical their message is heard and their knowledge shared. We believe that local peacebuilding should be at the centre of all strategies for managing conflict resolution.
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 30% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Society 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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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 | £5,286,752 | £4,427,025 | £4,134,355 | £3,809,029 | £860,582 | 31 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,535,269 | £4,087,131 | £3,748,239 | £2,907,583 | £709,619 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,308,725 | £3,992,542 | £3,827,755 | £2,544,737 | £742,708 | 22 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,927,942 | £3,379,396 | £3,154,556 | £2,184,103 | £607,931 | 21 / 0 |
| 2020 | £4,072,490 | £3,777,364 | £3,518,976 | £1,644,704 | £424,822 | 24 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Peace Direct
What does Peace Direct do?
Peace Direct finds, funds & promotes local peacebuilding. We find & fund committed, pragmatic and effective individuals and organisations working at the frontline of conflict. We support and promote their work, believing it is critical their message is heard and their knowledge shared. We believe that local peacebuilding should be at the centre of all strategies for managing conflict resolution.
How much income did Peace Direct report in 2024?
Peace Direct reported total income of £5.29m and reported expenditure of £4.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Peace Direct?
Peace Direct has a program ratio of 78.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Peace Direct registered as a charity?
Peace Direct was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2008 as charity number 1123241. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Peace Direct?
Peace Direct is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Peace Direct operate?
Peace Direct operates across 15 areas, including Burma, Burundi, Central African Republic and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Peace Direct a registered charity?
Yes — Peace Direct is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123241.
Details
Peace Direct
Dynamis House
6-8 Sycamore Street
LONDON
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