The Ghana Society UK
Analysis
The Ghana Society UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in January 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. 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 December 2025, The Ghana Society UK reported income of £17k and spending of £17k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income fell from £25k to £17k (-31%), an average of -31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Ghana Society UK sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Happiness Project Ghana (£17k), Nepal Youth Foundation (UK) (£17k) and League of Friends of Marlow Hospital (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ghana Society UK organises the Luton Baako Festival - Unity As One, cultural event every summer. The event brings together diverse communities in Luton and beyond, to celebrate their unique traditional and momentous occasions with pomp and style.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Happiness Project Ghana | Andover Road | £17k |
| Nepal Youth Foundation (UK) | Wellingborough | £17k |
| League of Friends of Marlow Hospital | Marlow | £17k |
| Stone Village Hall | Berkeley | £17k |