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Saferworld

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives.

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Activities & Mission

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives.

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 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,433,000
Latest Expenditure
£19,582,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,000
Charitable Activities £19,417,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £19,150,000
Raising Funds £432,000
Governance £122,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£19,433,000
£19,582,000£19,150,000£4,622,000£838,000223 / 0
2024
£18,406,000
£20,671,000£20,261,000£4,771,000£486,000239 / 0
2023
£22,448,000
£18,885,000£18,774,000£7,035,000£1,170,000209 / 0
2022
£14,066,000
£14,838,000£14,700,000£3,472,000£1,639,000146 / 0
2021
£18,821,000
£18,300,000£17,964,000£4,244,000£1,083,000197 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Saferworld

What does Saferworld do?

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives.

How much income did Saferworld report in 2025?

Saferworld reported total income of £19.43m and reported expenditure of £19.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Saferworld registered as a charity?

Saferworld was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 1995 as charity number 1043843. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Saferworld?

Saferworld is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr STEPHANIE ANNE BLAIR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Saferworld operate?

Saferworld operates across 7 areas, including Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Saferworld a registered charity?

Yes — Saferworld is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043843.

Details

Address
SAFERWORLD
BRICK YARD
28 CHARLES SQUARE
LONDON
N1 6HT
Registration Date
2 February 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1043843
Charity Number
1043843

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Trustees

Dr STEPHANIE ANNE BLAIR Chair
Alison Harley
Ashika Karadana Acharige Madhav Gunasena Serasundera
Dr Imogen Parsons
Dr Roger George Hearn
Fabienne Angele Marie Louise Arminjon
Julie Christina Brethfeld
Medinat Adeola Malefakis
Soheila Marie Comninos
Toby Arul-Pragasam

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14 May 2026
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