Thanda UK
Analysis
Thanda UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Thanda UK reported income of £62k and spending of £69k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £89k to £62k (-30%), an average of -8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 84%. Over the whole period it spent 50% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Thanda UK sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Vine Community Church (£62k), Working Funds Held in Connection with the Genuine Orthodox Christians (G O C ) in Birmingham (£62k) and Rotary Club of Tarporley Trust Fund (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Thanda is a community-based organisation in South Africa that runs four programmes: Early Childhood Development, After-school, Organic Farming, and Creative Learning Training. Thanda provides educational and skills-building opportunities for children, youth, and adults in rural areas developing five game-changing skills: self-esteem, perspective, empathy, critical thinking, and creativity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Community Church | Lincoln | £62k |
| Working Funds Held in Connection with the Genuine Orthodox Christians (G O C ) in Birmingham | West Midlands | £62k |
| Rotary Club of Tarporley Trust Fund | Cheshire | £62k |
| Emmanuel Trust Wokingham | Berkshire | £62k |