Christian Development Uganda
Analysis
Christian Development Uganda is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cranbrook. It was registered in May 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Christian Development Uganda reported income of £131k and spending of £117k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £89k to £131k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Christian Development Uganda sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Medi Tech Trust (£131k), Shannon Moore Trauma Trust (£131k) and The Friends of Orpington Hospital (£131k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of Uganda and other parts of Africa including the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, sickness or distress, the preservation & protection of health, and the advancement of religion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Medi Tech Trust | Hailsham | £131k |
| Shannon Moore Trauma Trust | Brighton | £131k |
| The Friends of Orpington Hospital | Orpington | £131k |
| The Sparkle Foundation UK | Porthleven | £131k |