Rift Valley Research Limited
Also known as: Rift Valley Institute (rvi)
The activities of the Rift Valley Institute comprise field-based, action-oriented social research projects, support for indigenous educational institutions, in-country training courses, consultative processes, legal support programmes and an online digital library. They are designed to inform aid interventions, support local research capacity, record indigenous culture and promote human rights.
Activities & Mission
The activities of the Rift Valley Institute comprise field-based, action-oriented social research projects, support for indigenous educational institutions, in-country training courses, consultative processes, legal support programmes and an online digital library. They are designed to inform aid interventions, support local research capacity, record indigenous culture and promote human rights.
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 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Arts 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 | £4,630,498 | £4,422,421 | £4,416,220 | £989,716 | £923,182 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,822,153 | £4,660,680 | £4,586,469 | £802,956 | £737,285 | 24 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,933,426 | £3,905,835 | £3,478,164 | £645,330 | £576,008 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,663,221 | £2,594,150 | £2,361,641 | £591,886 | £533,805 | 19 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,840,207 | £1,772,058 | £1,572,877 | £561,596 | £337,306 | 16 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rift Valley Research Limited
What does Rift Valley Research Limited do?
The activities of the Rift Valley Institute comprise field-based, action-oriented social research projects, support for indigenous educational institutions, in-country training courses, consultative processes, legal support programmes and an online digital library. They are designed to inform aid interventions, support local research capacity, record indigenous culture and promote human rights.
How much income did Rift Valley Research Limited report in 2024?
Rift Valley Research Limited reported total income of £4.63m and reported expenditure of £4.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rift Valley Research Limited?
Rift Valley Research Limited has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rift Valley Research Limited registered as a charity?
Rift Valley Research Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2011 as charity number 1144010. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Rift Valley Research Limited?
Rift Valley Research Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Workman Buchanan Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rift Valley Research Limited operate?
Rift Valley Research Limited operates across 6 areas, including Congo (Democratic Republic), Ethiopia, Kenya and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Rift Valley Research Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Rift Valley Research Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144010.
Details
Angel Court
81 St. Clements Street
OXFORD
OX4 1AW
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- 14 May 2026
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