Peru People
Analysis
Peru People is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in September 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability 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, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Peru People reported income of £40k and spending of £23k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £24k to £40k (+69%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 124%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Peru People sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stansted Mountfichet University of the Third Age (£40k), Good Companions of the Holywell Hospitals (£40k) and Aspire and Reach (£40k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To encourage a culture in North Peru where people living with disability are enabled to realise their full potential, being as independent as possible whilst also being seen and heard as equals within their community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stansted Mountfichet University of the Third Age | Hertfordshire | £40k |
| Good Companions of the Holywell Hospitals | Clwyd | £40k |
| Aspire and Reach | Wolverhampton | £40k |
| Acorns Charitable Trust | Eastbourne | £40k |