Little Edi Foundation
Analysis
Little Edi Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Little Edi Foundation reported income of £74k and spending of £71k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £25k to £74k (+194%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 118%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Little Edi Foundation sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Vision for Asia (£74k), Sandwell African Women Association (£74k) and Magar Association (£74k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supplying and distributing food parcels, hygiene packs, and school supplies for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and their families across Essex. An annual summer scheme for children in our project and regular activities to engage parents. Creating learning/development opportunities for disadvantaged and disengaged 13-18 year olds in Essex to engage in social action through volunteering.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Vision for Asia | Devon | £74k |
| Sandwell African Women Association | West Bromwich | £74k |
| Magar Association | Farnborough | £74k |
| Liverpool Heartbeat | Liverpool | £75k |