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.
Grants
The Elma Foundation (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £4,999,161
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,332,254 | £5,098,096 | £5,098,096 | £6,212,108 | £6,212,108 | 0 / 0 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
The Elma Foundation (uk) reported total income of £7.33m and reported expenditure of £5.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Elma UK Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated