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Village Aid

Also known as: Village Aid Ltd

Village Aid empowers disadvantaged people in rural West Africa to improve their own lives.Working through community based partners, participatory learning is used to identify development priorities. Skills and resources are provided to turn these into a reality, programmes include Education, Securing Livelihoods and Access to Justice.

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Activities & Mission

Village Aid empowers disadvantaged people in rural West Africa to improve their own lives.Working through community based partners, participatory learning is used to identify development priorities. Skills and resources are provided to turn these into a reality, programmes include Education, Securing Livelihoods and Access to Justice.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£49,077
Latest Expenditure
£82,691

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 168.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 168.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — Sierra Leone Association Nottinghamshire Branch (organisation 1014779)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£49,077
£82,6910 / 0
2023
£56,875
£60,2010 / 0
2022
£62,739
£78,9310 / 0
2021
£120,552
£73,7670 / 0
2021
£59,696
£86,0700 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Village Aid

What does Village Aid do?

Village Aid empowers disadvantaged people in rural West Africa to improve their own lives.Working through community based partners, participatory learning is used to identify development priorities. Skills and resources are provided to turn these into a reality, programmes include Education, Securing Livelihoods and Access to Justice.

How much income did Village Aid report in 2024?

Village Aid reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £83k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Village Aid registered as a charity?

Village Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1998 as charity number 1067322. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Village Aid?

Village Aid 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 Village Aid operate?

Village Aid operates across 8 areas, including Cameroon, Ghana, Senegal and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Village Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Village Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067322.

Details

Address
Self Help Africa
Second Floor Suite
Westgate House
Hills Lane
SHREWSBURY
SY1 1QU
Registration Date
9 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3946430
Charity Number
1067322

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Trustees

Catherine Fitzgibbon
Also governs 2 other charities
Dervla Owens
Also governs 2 other charities
Geoff Meagher
Also governs 2 other charities
Mary Robinson
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Village Aid Ltd

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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