Laughter Africa
Analysis
Laughter Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wirral. It was registered in November 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Laughter Africa reported income of £131k and spending of £120k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £137k to £131k (-4.2%), an average of -1.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Laughter Africa sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% 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 MW (Ho) Foundation (£131k), Alquity Transforming Lives Foundation (£131k) and United Christian Church (£131k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1.Dealing with the immediate needs of the street children.Whatever they need,we are willing to provide. 2.The Interim Care Centre is where the street children live while we find their families. At the centre, food, clothing, health care, and other essentials are provided.3.Reuniting street children with their families.Once they return home,we pay for school fees or vocational training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| MW (Ho) Foundation | Prestwich | £131k |
| Alquity Transforming Lives Foundation | London | £131k |
| United Christian Church | Cambridge | £131k |
| Southall Baptist Church | Middlesex | £131k |