Self Help Africa (uk)
Also known as: Harvest Help, Gorta, Gorta UK
Self Help Africa (UK) is an international development, non-governmental organisation. Its main purpose is the assistance and advancement of people in need in less developed areas of the world. We have expertise in small-scale farming. We work with farmers to help them grow/sell more food, diversify their income/diets, make their livelihoods more sustainable and resistant to external shocks.
Activities & Mission
Self Help Africa (UK) is an international development, non-governmental organisation. Its main purpose is the assistance and advancement of people in need in less developed areas of the world. We have expertise in small-scale farming. We work with farmers to help them grow/sell more food, diversify their income/diets, make their livelihoods more sustainable and resistant to external shocks.
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 20% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £685,692 | £636,787 | £459,590 | £128,508 | £128,508 | 15 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,045,018 | £2,484,191 | £2,305,034 | £79,602 | £79,602 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,257,880 | £1,756,232 | £1,572,641 | £518,777 | £43,054 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,618,940 | £2,329,378 | £2,179,267 | £1,017,129 | £117,519 | 11 / 1 |
| 2020 | £1,279,098 | £2,428,878 | £2,298,504 | £1,727,567 | £171,228 | 15 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Self Help Africa (uk)
What does Self Help Africa (uk) do?
Self Help Africa (UK) is an international development, non-governmental organisation. Its main purpose is the assistance and advancement of people in need in less developed areas of the world. We have expertise in small-scale farming. We work with farmers to help them grow/sell more food, diversify their income/diets, make their livelihoods more sustainable and resistant to external shocks.
How much income did Self Help Africa (uk) report in 2024?
Self Help Africa (uk) reported total income of £686k and reported expenditure of £637k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Self Help Africa (uk)?
Self Help Africa (uk) has a program ratio of 67.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Self Help Africa (uk) registered as a charity?
Self Help Africa (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1988 as charity number 298830. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Self Help Africa (uk)?
Self Help Africa (uk) is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Self Help Africa (uk) operate?
Self Help Africa (uk) operates across 8 areas, including Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Self Help Africa (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — Self Help Africa (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298830.
Details
Suite 1, Old Grammar School House,
School Gardens
Shrewsbury
SY1 1QU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Harvest Help
- Gorta
- Gorta UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated