Wasteaid

Also known as: Wasteaid UK

- Sharing knowledge between the international development and solid waste and resource communities- Delivery of solid waste services to communities without them- Raising awareness of the negative impact of solid waste management on poorer communities

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Activities & Mission

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 6 areas of operation

Country

India South Africa South Sudan The Gambia Uganda

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,212,733

Latest Expenditure

£948,518

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% 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

Donations & Legacies £940,397

Charitable Activities £272,336

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £868,957

Raising Funds £79,561

Governance £23,823

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,212,733	£948,518	£868,957	£797,219	£189,954	6 / 0
2023	£1,094,579	£869,504	£869,504	£533,004	£155,025	7 / 0
2022	£957,895	£930,999	£930,999	£307,929	£307,929	11 / 0
2021	£911,690	£665,529	£598,419	£281,033	£30,456	7 / 0
2020	£407,296	£523,929				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wasteaid

What does Wasteaid do?

How much income did Wasteaid report in 2024?

Wasteaid reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £949k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wasteaid?

Wasteaid has a program ratio of 71.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% 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 Wasteaid registered as a charity?

Wasteaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 January 2015 as charity number 1160263. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Wasteaid?

Wasteaid is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Jonathan Michael Straight. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wasteaid operate?

Wasteaid operates across 6 areas, including India, South Africa, South Sudan and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Wasteaid a registered charity?

Yes — Wasteaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160263.