Transaid Worldwide Services Limited
Also known as: Transaid
Transaid is an international development charity. We identify, champion, implement and share local transport solutions to improve access to basic services and economic opportunity for people in Africa and in developing countries. We partner with local communities, governments, donors and organisations to achieve our aims and facilitate exchange of skills and knowledge gained from our projects.
Activities & Mission
Transaid is an international development charity. We identify, champion, implement and share local transport solutions to improve access to basic services and economic opportunity for people in Africa and in developing countries. We partner with local communities, governments, donors and organisations to achieve our aims and facilitate exchange of skills and knowledge gained from our 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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Economic and community development 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,488,760 | £1,465,094 | £859,970 | £496,311 | £442,082 | 13 / 22 |
| 2024 | £1,193,954 | £1,161,221 | £726,471 | £472,645 | £472,645 | 12 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,356,683 | £1,291,196 | £756,268 | £439,912 | £439,912 | 13 / 3 |
| 2022 | £1,258,043 | £1,298,462 | £961,029 | £374,425 | £374,425 | 13 / 33 |
| 2021 | £868,170 | £1,019,651 | £753,956 | £414,844 | £0 | 12 / 33 |
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Frequently asked questions about Transaid Worldwide Services Limited
What does Transaid Worldwide Services Limited do?
Transaid is an international development charity. We identify, champion, implement and share local transport solutions to improve access to basic services and economic opportunity for people in Africa and in developing countries. We partner with local communities, governments, donors and organisations to achieve our aims and facilitate exchange of skills and knowledge gained from our projects.
How much income did Transaid Worldwide Services Limited report in 2025?
Transaid Worldwide Services Limited reported total income of £1.49m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Transaid Worldwide Services Limited?
Transaid Worldwide Services Limited has a program ratio of 57.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Transaid Worldwide Services Limited registered as a charity?
Transaid Worldwide Services Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1998 as charity number 1072105. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Transaid Worldwide Services Limited?
Transaid Worldwide Services Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Transaid Worldwide Services Limited operate?
Transaid Worldwide Services Limited operates across 9 areas, including Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Transaid Worldwide Services Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Transaid Worldwide Services Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072105.
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137 EUSTON ROAD
LONDON
NW1 2AA
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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