INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported total income of £8,865,036 and a net increase in funds of £1,091,978 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £3,819,584, which is above the stated target range of £1.38M - £1.80M. The going concern assessment confirms adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“IWA Reserves Target Range: £1.38M - £1.80M” — page 11
“The Association incurred a total of £153,124 (2023: £208,626) in respect of international travel, subsistence and venue costs for 15 (2023:13) Board members.” — page 32
In the news
- New International Water Association Young Water Professionals Chapter launched in Zimbabwe
- International Water Association selects Oman for prestigious 2028 global water event
- Event | International Water Association Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025
- Sri Lanka’s Water Board recognised by International Water Association
- Professor Jan Hofman awarded Fellowship of the International Water Association
- MAYNILAD WINS “CLIMATE SMART UTILITIES” RECOGNITION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
- International Water Association lauds Odisha's ‘Drink from Tap’ mission
- IAS Officer G Mathi Appointed as Member of International Water Association
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Hananth Chotoo Kasanchair
- Blance Elena Jimenez Cisneros
- Dr Doulaye Kone
- Dr Harsha Chandima Ratnaweera
- Dr Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy
- Dr Mohan Sankaralingam
- Dr Rose Christine Kaggwa
- Dr Satoshi Takizawa
- Dr Wang Xiaochang
- Elisabeta Poci
- Jabulile Mashwama
- Teodor Popa
- Thomas Michael Mollenkopf
- William Fernandes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £8.9m | £7.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £6.2m | £6.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £10.5m | £8.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £6.1m | £5.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £6.2m | £5.7m |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported total income of £8,865,036 and a net increase in funds of £1,091,978 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £3,819,584, which is above the stated target range of £1.38M - £1.80M. The going concern assessment confirms adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| MOTHER AND CHILD WELFARE ORGANISATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROGEOLOGISTS
- THE INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION
- CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF WASTES MANAGEMENT
- INTERNATIONAL WAQF FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION | £8.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | £4.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROGEOLOGISTS | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF WASTES MANAGEMENT | £4.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |