Effective Altruism UK
Analysis
Effective Altruism UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Effective Altruism UK reported income of £136k and spending of £77k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £53k to £136k (+159%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Effective Altruism UK sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Asian Muslim Cultural Centre (£136k), El-Bethel Mission (£137k) and The Gospel Centre (£136k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are building a community dedicated to encouraging, inspiring and supporting people to use evidence and reason to achieve their altruistic goals.We host a variety of events and workshops designed to teach new skills, improve understanding of causes and their solutions, and ultimately enable individuals to make the best altruistic decisions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Muslim Cultural Centre | London | £136k |
| El-Bethel Mission | Birmingham | £137k |
| The Gospel Centre | London | £136k |
| Open Hands | Isle Of Wight | £137k |