Sand Dams Worldwide Limited
Also known as: Excellent Development Limited, Excellent, Excellent Development
Sand Dams Worldwide supports rural dryland communities to work their way out of poverty with dignity. Working with local partners, we support rural communities to gain access to clean water close to their homes and to invest in climate-smart agriculture. In pioneering sand dams we promote and support the application of sand dam technology by key stakeholders in drylands.
Activities & Mission
Sand Dams Worldwide supports rural dryland communities to work their way out of poverty with dignity. Working with local partners, we support rural communities to gain access to clean water close to their homes and to invest in climate-smart agriculture. In pioneering sand dams we promote and support the application of sand dam technology by key stakeholders in drylands.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,939,290 | £1,616,803 | £1,354,472 | £1,135,800 | £376,448 | 7 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,439,910 | £1,391,413 | £1,149,370 | £813,445 | £396,885 | 7 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,182,567 | £1,374,798 | £1,187,727 | £764,731 | £362,343 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,195,451 | £991,038 | £811,573 | £957,054 | £305,694 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £904,086 | £805,332 | £638,017 | £752,638 | £217,078 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sand Dams Worldwide Limited
What does Sand Dams Worldwide Limited do?
Sand Dams Worldwide supports rural dryland communities to work their way out of poverty with dignity. Working with local partners, we support rural communities to gain access to clean water close to their homes and to invest in climate-smart agriculture. In pioneering sand dams we promote and support the application of sand dam technology by key stakeholders in drylands.
How much income did Sand Dams Worldwide Limited report in 2025?
Sand Dams Worldwide Limited reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sand Dams Worldwide Limited?
Sand Dams Worldwide Limited has a program ratio of 69.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sand Dams Worldwide Limited registered as a charity?
Sand Dams Worldwide Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 2002 as charity number 1094478. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Sand Dams Worldwide Limited?
Sand Dams Worldwide Limited 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 Sand Dams Worldwide Limited operate?
Sand Dams Worldwide Limited operates across 6 areas, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sand Dams Worldwide Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Sand Dams Worldwide Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094478.
Details
7-14 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YR
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Also Known As
- Excellent Development Limited
- Excellent
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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