Zambia Orphans Aid UK
Analysis
Zambia Orphans Aid UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Poole. It was registered in February 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07863487). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Zambia Orphans Aid UK reported income of £228k and spending of £226k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £262k to £228k (-13%), an average of -3.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 128%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Zambia Orphans Aid UK sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Medical Council on Alcohol (£227k), Granby Somali Women's Group (£228k) and Stacey Community Association (£227k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Partners with community-based organisations in Zambia that support orphans and other vulnerable children in reaching their full potential, with a strong focus on education. All projects are carefully selected and monitored by sister organisation, Zambia Orphans Aid Zambia. Maintains minimal overhead costs and places a strong emphasis on sustainable projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Council on Alcohol | London | £227k |
| Granby Somali Women's Group | Liverpool | £228k |
| Stacey Community Association | Hampshire | £227k |
| The Tin Music and Arts | West Midlands | £228k |