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Raleigh International Trust

Also known as: Motive8, Raleigh International

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,890,585
Latest Expenditure
£5,024,474

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 124.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,662,854
Charitable Activities £2,202,259
Other Trading £23,268
Investments £2,204
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,855,916
Raising Funds £168,558
Governance £35,033
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2020.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2020
£3,890,585
£5,024,474£4,855,916£873,546£294,172110 / 1362
2019
£7,304,000
£6,724,000£6,467,000£2,008,000£1,378,000123 / 1898
2018
£7,633,000
£7,407,000£7,133,000£1,428,000£1,201,000118 / 854
2017
£8,619,000
£8,606,000£8,302,000£1,202,000£798,000128 / 3900
2016
£7,977,000
£8,070,000£7,766,000£1,189,000£613,000124 / 1200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Raleigh International Trust

What does Raleigh International Trust do?

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.

How much income did Raleigh International Trust report in 2020?

Raleigh International Trust reported total income of £3.89m and reported expenditure of £5.02m for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Raleigh International Trust?

Raleigh International Trust has a program ratio of 124.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Raleigh International Trust registered as a charity?

Raleigh International Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1995 as charity number 1047653. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Raleigh International Trust?

Raleigh International Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR Khalid Kosser MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Raleigh International Trust operate?

Raleigh International Trust operates across 6 areas, including Costa Rica, Nepal, Nicaragua and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Raleigh International Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Raleigh International Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1047653.

Details

Address
THIRD FLOOR
DEAN BRADLEY HOUSE
52 HORSEFERRY ROAD
LONDON
SW1P 2AF
Registration Date
30 June 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1047653
Charity Number
1047653

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Trustees

DR Khalid Kosser MBE Chair
Astha Wagle
Charles Lansley Joseland
Choong Fai CHAN
Fatuma Abdi Mohamud
Francesca Oberti
Jack Newnham
Lucy Emma Slack
Nicholas Peter Bartlett
Phoebe Louise Hanson
VIRGINIA CATERINA STUART-TAYLOR
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Motive8
  • Raleigh International

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