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The Africa Trust

Africa Trust works to bring sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. They establish sustainable supplies of clean water and decent sanitation. Income generating projects are used to pay school fees, improve clinics and generate funds needed to run orphanages. With business skills training, villagers start businesses and funds are circulated to catalyse new projects.

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Activities & Mission

Africa Trust works to bring sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. They establish sustainable supplies of clean water and decent sanitation. Income generating projects are used to pay school fees, improve clinics and generate funds needed to run orphanages. With business skills training, villagers start businesses and funds are circulated to catalyse new projects.

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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,579,432
Latest Expenditure
£1,447,332

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,579,432
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,445,741
Raising Funds £0
Governance £64,731
Grants to Institutions £1,381,010
Other Expenditure £1,591

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,579,432
£1,447,332£1,445,741£203,414£100,0001 / 1
2023
£1,418,835
£1,407,118£1,356,281£71,314£71,3141 / 1
2022
£1,735,492
£1,869,212£1,869,212£59,597£50,0001 / 1
2021
£1,641,159
£1,660,077£1,659,927£193,317£193,3171 / 1
2020
£1,185,979
£1,210,500£1,155,309£212,235£212,2351 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Africa Trust

What does The Africa Trust do?

Africa Trust works to bring sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. They establish sustainable supplies of clean water and decent sanitation. Income generating projects are used to pay school fees, improve clinics and generate funds needed to run orphanages. With business skills training, villagers start businesses and funds are circulated to catalyse new projects.

How much income did The Africa Trust report in 2024?

The Africa Trust reported total income of £1.58m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Africa Trust registered as a charity?

The Africa Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2012 as charity number 1147666. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Africa Trust?

The Africa Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Africa Trust operate?

The Africa Trust operates across 8 areas, including Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Africa Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Africa Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147666.

Details

Address
Aqua Aid Franchising Ltd
10 Kings Court
Willie Snaith Road
NEWMARKET
CB8 7SG
Registration Date
12 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027131
Charity Number
1147666

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Trustees

DAVID FREMEL
Joshua Searle
KIRSTEN SEARLE

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