Ripple Effect International
Also known as: Send a Cow, Send a Cow Limited, Send a Cow Stockaid Ltd, Sendacow Stockaid Ltd, Ripple Effect
Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.
Activities & Mission
Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.
Grants
Ripple Effect International makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £665,281
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 53). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £12,647,395 | £12,339,162 | £10,904,467 | £1,727,509 | £445,797 | 283 / 20 |
| 2024 | £9,002,328 | £8,628,365 | £7,380,535 | £1,419,276 | £311,362 | 281 / 20 |
| 2023 | £9,919,027 | £8,799,401 | £7,305,866 | £2,696,727 | £2,696,727 | 256 / 50 |
| 2022 | £7,521,023 | £7,904,536 | £6,480,830 | £1,577,101 | £715,516 | 226 / 25 |
| 2021 | £6,651,420 | £6,818,150 | £5,450,076 | £1,960,614 | £1,000,000 | 233 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ripple Effect International
What does Ripple Effect International do?
Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.
How much income did Ripple Effect International report in 2025?
Ripple Effect International reported total income of £12.65m and reported expenditure of £12.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ripple Effect International?
Ripple Effect International has a program ratio of 86.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 53 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ripple Effect International registered as a charity?
Ripple Effect International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 1988 as charity number 299717. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Ripple Effect International?
Ripple Effect International 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 Ripple Effect International operate?
Ripple Effect International operates across 6 areas, including Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ripple Effect International a registered charity?
Yes — Ripple Effect International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299717.
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Other notable Economic and community development charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Send a Cow
- Send a Cow Limited
- Send a Cow Stockaid Ltd
- Sendacow Stockaid Ltd
- Ripple Effect
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated