The Wulugu Project
Analysis
The Wulugu Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in February 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Wulugu Project reported income of £72k and spending of £97k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £185k to £72k (-61%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Wulugu Project sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Best Hope (£72k), Wilmslow Wells for Africa (£72k) and Pure Hearts (£72k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Northern GhanaOur main objective is to tackle poverty in a sustainable manner to this deprived & neglected area with emphasis on Literacy, Numeracy and ScienceWe work in close partnership with Education sevice Local gov. Chiefs Parents & Women's groupsThe local people of Northern Ghana see us as one of the most effective & important NGOTOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING EDUCATION
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Best Hope | Hull | £72k |
| Wilmslow Wells for Africa | Cheshire | £72k |
| Pure Hearts | London | £72k |
| Discovery Church Wroughton | Swindon | £72k |