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.
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.
Grants
World Connect International, UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £268,979
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £222,104 | £268,979 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £310,077 | £256,507 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £135,032 | £194,066 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £76,930 | £10,877 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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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 2025?
World Connect International, UK reported total income of £222k and reported expenditure of £269k for the financial year ending 2025, 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. The chair of trustees is Stephanie Cabot. 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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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