solar aid
Activities & Mission
SolarAid combats poverty and climate change by providing access to solar lights in Africa to help catalyse solar markets and eradicate the kerosene lamp. We have created a social enterprise, SunnyMoney, who sell lights via sustainable school networks and local enterprises.
Fundraising
See where Solar Aid is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Financial Information
Latest Income
£2,527,371
Latest Expenditure
£3,286,936
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 95.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 73.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £1,025,988
Charitable Activities £1,491,435
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,953
Other Income £995
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £2,417,879
Raising Funds £869,057
Governance £42,782
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,527,371 | £3,286,936 | £2,417,879 | £1,290,714 | £560,000 | 90 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,797,089 | £3,176,155 | £2,506,508 | £2,050,279 | £2,050,279 | 89 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,800,133 | £2,438,054 | £1,960,270 | £2,429,345 | £1,500,000 | 76 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,729,082 | £1,738,925 | £1,438,218 | £2,119,267 | £1,320,981 | 47 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,546,516 | £1,931,848 | £1,694,638 | £2,009,114 | £195,128 | 43 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Solaraid
Creative Works
First Floor
7 Blackhorse Lane
LONDON
E17 6DS
Creative Works
First Floor
7 Blackhorse Lane
LONDON
E17 6DS
Email
info@solar-aid.orgWebsite
www.solar-aid.orgRegistration Date
30 August 2006
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
4026171
Charity Number
1115960
Trustees
Mirjana Skrba
John Faulks
Jamal Gore
Ujunwa Ojemeni
Lionel Marumahoko
Emma Colenbrander
Chris Austin