The Band Aid Charitable Trust
1) Relief of hunger and poverty in Ethiopia and the neighbourhood thereof.2) The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in Africa or such other charitable objects relating to Africa as the trustees may from time to time determine
Activities & Mission
1) Relief of hunger and poverty in Ethiopia and the neighbourhood thereof.2) The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in Africa or such other charitable objects relating to Africa as the trustees may from time to time determine
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 95% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Social welfare 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,477,908 | £3,113,023 | £3,060,678 | £4,254,402 | £4,252,402 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,398,136 | £2,482,890 | £2,446,478 | £4,889,517 | £4,889,517 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,897,876 | £1,832,462 | £1,807,257 | £4,974,271 | £4,768,952 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,098,219 | £1,024,231 | £982,437 | £4,908,857 | £4,706,742 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,193,746 | £1,063,730 | £1,037,413 | £3,834,869 | £3,544,628 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Band Aid Charitable Trust
What does The Band Aid Charitable Trust do?
1) Relief of hunger and poverty in Ethiopia and the neighbourhood thereof.2) The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in Africa or such other charitable objects relating to Africa as the trustees may from time to time determine
How much income did The Band Aid Charitable Trust report in 2024?
The Band Aid Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.48m and reported expenditure of £3.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Band Aid Charitable Trust?
The Band Aid Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 123.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Band Aid Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Band Aid Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1985 as charity number 292199. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Band Aid Charitable Trust?
The Band Aid Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR ROBERT GELDOF KBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Band Aid Charitable Trust operate?
The Band Aid Charitable Trust operates across 10 areas, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Band Aid Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Band Aid Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292199.
Details
167-169 LONDON ROAD
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
SURREY
KT2 6PT
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