United Purpose
Also known as: Concern Universal
United Purpose's activities can be broadly summarised as follows:Partnership and local capacity strengthening;Emergency prevention, preparedness and response; Health, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care; Rights and equity; Water and sanitation;Sustainable livelihoods, including food security and micro-enterprise.
Activities & Mission
United Purpose's activities can be broadly summarised as follows:Partnership and local capacity strengthening;Emergency prevention, preparedness and response; Health, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care; Rights and equity; Water and sanitation;Sustainable livelihoods, including food security and micro-enterprise.
Grants
United Purpose makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £366,960
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
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
Higher than 31% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 199). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% 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 | £3,777,039 | £3,398,568 | £3,378,350 | -£1,110,945 | £0 | 94 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,884,450 | £8,426,836 | £6,314,909 | -£1,489,416 | £0 | 310 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,725,389 | £14,448,498 | £14,413,327 | £2,052,970 | £1,532,990 | 401 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,019,901 | £15,978,485 | £15,904,125 | £3,776,079 | £3,776,079 | 489 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,900,345 | £10,515,786 | £10,431,082 | £4,734,663 | £272,897 | 554 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about United Purpose
What does United Purpose do?
United Purpose's activities can be broadly summarised as follows:Partnership and local capacity strengthening;Emergency prevention, preparedness and response; Health, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care; Rights and equity; Water and sanitation;Sustainable livelihoods, including food security and micro-enterprise.
How much income did United Purpose report in 2025?
United Purpose reported total income of £3.78m and reported expenditure of £3.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is United Purpose?
United Purpose has a program ratio of 89.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 199 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was United Purpose registered as a charity?
United Purpose was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1976 as charity number 272465. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs United Purpose?
United Purpose is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does United Purpose operate?
United Purpose operates across 10 areas, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is United Purpose a registered charity?
Yes — United Purpose is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272465.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Concern Universal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated