Village Water Limited
We promote access to safe water, hygiene education and sanitation as a means of improving health, access to education and community development. We achieve this by providing support to local partners working in disadvantaged communities in Africa.
Activities & Mission
We promote access to safe water, hygiene education and sanitation as a means of improving health, access to education and community development. We achieve this by providing support to local partners working in disadvantaged communities in Africa.
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 41% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,688,308 | £1,660,016 | £1,526,460 | £470,319 | £428,302 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,447,890 | £2,558,958 | £2,454,461 | £442,027 | £377,027 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,303,396 | £1,975,025 | £1,902,892 | £553,095 | £407,358 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,201,760 | £1,111,046 | £1,050,333 | £224,724 | £224,724 | 6 / 2 |
| 2020 | £1,137,569 | £1,254,674 | £1,193,206 | £134,010 | £117,010 | 6 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Village Water Limited
What does Village Water Limited do?
We promote access to safe water, hygiene education and sanitation as a means of improving health, access to education and community development. We achieve this by providing support to local partners working in disadvantaged communities in Africa.
How much income did Village Water Limited report in 2024?
Village Water Limited reported total income of £1.69m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Village Water Limited?
Village Water Limited has a program ratio of 90.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% 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 Village Water Limited registered as a charity?
Village Water Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2006 as charity number 1117377. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Village Water Limited?
Village Water Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Picken OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Village Water Limited operate?
Village Water Limited operates across 2 areas: Mozambique and Zambia.
Is Village Water Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Village Water Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117377.
Details
Coleham Head
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 7BJ
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- 14 May 2026
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