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World Connect International, UK

World Connect International, UK invests directly in the ideas of local leaders who are best positioned to drive self-sustaining development in their communities. Their ideas have lifted the lives of over 1 million people in 1,600 communities worldwide. The CIO provides grants directly to communities in the Global South to launch their own project ideas.

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Activities & Mission

World Connect International, UK invests directly in the ideas of local leaders who are best positioned to drive self-sustaining development in their communities. Their ideas have lifted the lives of over 1 million people in 1,600 communities worldwide. The CIO provides grants directly to communities in the Global South to launch their own project ideas.

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 24 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£310,077
Latest Expenditure
£256,507

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.7%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£310,077
£256,5070 / 3
2023
£135,032
£194,0660 / 1
2022
£76,930
£10,8770 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Connect International, UK

What does World Connect International, UK do?

World Connect International, UK invests directly in the ideas of local leaders who are best positioned to drive self-sustaining development in their communities. Their ideas have lifted the lives of over 1 million people in 1,600 communities worldwide. The CIO provides grants directly to communities in the Global South to launch their own project ideas.

How much income did World Connect International, UK report in 2024?

World Connect International, UK reported total income of £310k and reported expenditure of £257k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Connect International, UK registered as a charity?

World Connect International, UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2021 as charity number 1194944. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs World Connect International, UK?

World Connect International, UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Connect International, UK operate?

World Connect International, UK operates across 24 areas, including Albania, Belize, Burkina Faso and 21 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is World Connect International, UK a registered charity?

Yes — World Connect International, UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194944.

Details

Address
24 OLD BOND STREET
c/o Price Bailey
LONDON
W1S 4AP
Registration Date
24 June 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5159966
Charity Number
1194944

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Trustees

Andrew Bedford
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Cabot
Emmanuelle Lepic
Esme Lovell Smith
Hafsat Abiola
Ilia Tchelikidi
Kemal Ahmed
Kristina Kenworthy
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Sara Boillot
Stephanie Cabot

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