The Elma Foundation (uk)
Also known as: The Elma UK Foundation
The Charity is a grant-making charity, and it supports a range of charities which undertake activities and initiatives falling within the Charity's objects that improve the lives of children in Africa and the UK.
Activities & Mission
The Charity is a grant-making charity, and it supports a range of charities which undertake activities and initiatives falling within the Charity's objects that improve the lives of children in Africa and the UK.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,877,431 | £5,348,707 | £5,348,707 | £3,977,950 | £3,977,950 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,088,829 | £4,182,438 | £4,182,438 | £5,449,226 | £5,449,226 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £11,664 | £4,944,946 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £9,001,516 | £9,918,124 | £9,918,124 | £7,476,117 | £7,476,117 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £6,516,795 | £3,378,074 | £3,378,074 | £8,392,725 | £8,392,725 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Elma Foundation (uk)
What does The Elma Foundation (uk) do?
The Charity is a grant-making charity, and it supports a range of charities which undertake activities and initiatives falling within the Charity's objects that improve the lives of children in Africa and the UK.
How much income did The Elma Foundation (uk) report in 2024?
The Elma Foundation (uk) reported total income of £3.88m and reported expenditure of £5.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Elma Foundation (uk)?
The Elma Foundation (uk) has a program ratio of 137.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Elma Foundation (uk) registered as a charity?
The Elma Foundation (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2018 as charity number 1176782. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Elma Foundation (uk)?
The Elma Foundation (uk) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Elma Foundation (uk) operate?
The Elma Foundation (uk) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Elma Foundation (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — The Elma Foundation (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176782.
Details
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20 Old Bailey
LONDON
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated