Workaid
We are a charity based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire empowering young people in Africa (and the UK) to help themselves by developing the skills and knowledge needed to find gainful employment or start their own business.We refurbish donated tools to a high standard and ship them to training centres and self-help organisations.
Activities & Mission
We are a charity based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire empowering young people in Africa (and the UK) to help themselves by developing the skills and knowledge needed to find gainful employment or start their own business.We refurbish donated tools to a high standard and ship them to training centres and self-help organisations.
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 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £524,899 | £553,115 | £478,890 | £690,421 | £20,121 | 9 / 176 |
| 2024 | £411,881 | £540,227 | 0 / 176 | |||
| 2023 | £483,458 | £556,539 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2022 | £496,362 | £466,997 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2021 | £405,284 | £363,391 | 0 / 230 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Workaid
What does Workaid do?
We are a charity based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire empowering young people in Africa (and the UK) to help themselves by developing the skills and knowledge needed to find gainful employment or start their own business.We refurbish donated tools to a high standard and ship them to training centres and self-help organisations.
How much income did Workaid report in 2025?
Workaid reported total income of £525k and reported expenditure of £553k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Workaid?
Workaid has a program ratio of 91.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Workaid registered as a charity?
Workaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1994 as charity number 1041574. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Workaid?
Workaid is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Workaid operate?
Workaid operates across 4 areas: Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and England And Wales.
Is Workaid a registered charity?
Yes — Workaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041574.
Details
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
HP5 2AA
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Sectors & Classifications
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated