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.
Grants
Peace Direct is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £6,495,923
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes
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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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
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,981,924 | £6,495,923 | £6,152,771 | £3,238,313 | £869,378 | 32 / 0 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Peace Direct reported total income of £5.98m and reported expenditure of £6.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated