GLOBAL BRIGADES UK
The aim of the charity is to coordinate volunteer efforts and contribute resources to underserved communities to relieve problems caused by poverty, hunger, access to healthcare, public health infrastructure, lack of education, and environmental degradation while preserving such communities' culture, to educate the public and to carry on other charitable activities associated with these goals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £4,456 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining 12 months of average operating expenses (circa £6,000). The charity reported a net expenditure of £19,919 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £24,375 to £4,456.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves aim to be maintained at 12 months of average operating expenses which currently represents circa £6,000.”
“We provide grant funding to the following sister organisations for brigade implementation; Asociacion Global Brigadas de Honduras, Global Brigades Inc, Global Brigades Ghana, Fundacion Brigadas Globales de Panama and Global Brigades Association” — page 5
Trustees
- Samahat Ahmedchair
- Eleanor Elizabeth Stubley
- Emily Jones
- Georgia Maddy-Powell
- Jess Woodrow
- Louise Sharp
- Lucy White
- Ruihe Fang
- Samah Ramsi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £61k | £77k |
| 30/09/2024 | £61k | £77k |
| 30/09/2023 | £84k | £82k |
| 30/09/2022 | £64k | £72k |
| 30/09/2021 | £36k | £18k |
Common questions
Is GLOBAL BRIGADES UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £4,456 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining 12 months of average operating expenses (circa £6,000). The charity reported a net expenditure of £19,919 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £24,375 to £4,456. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.