GIRL EFFECT
Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity realized a deficit of £140,814 for the year ended 31 May 2025, primarily due to a net foreign exchange loss of £1.38 million, despite operational costs being fully covered by income. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £33.4 million are held, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £8.8 million (one year of unrestricted expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“Girl Effect has a Reserves Policy in place and aims to maintain reserves equivalent to approximately one year of unrestricted expenditure, estimated at around £8.8m million across the UK and its overseas subsidiaries.” — page 13
“Board of trustees: Revenue of £3,920,221 was received from the Nike Foundation, an organization over which one of our trustees holds significant influence.” — page 52
“Girl Effect Tanzania: Revenue of £1,957,275 was transferred from the UK to Girl Effect Tanzania to cover the costs of our programmes and activities there.” — page 52
“Board of trustees: Revenue of £3,920,221 was received from the Nike Foundation, an organization over which one of our trustees holds significant influence.” — page 52
“Girl Effect Tanzania: Revenue of £1,957,275 was transferred from the UK to Girl Effect Tanzania to cover the costs of our programmes and activities there.” — page 52
“Board of trustees: Revenue of £3,920,221 was received from the Nike Foundation, an organization over which one of our trustees holds significant influence.” — page 52
“Girl Effect Tanzania: Revenue of £1,957,275 was transferred from the UK to Girl Effect Tanzania to cover the costs of our programmes and activities there.” — page 52
“Board of trustees: Revenue of £3,920,221 was received from the Nike Foundation, an organization over which one of our trustees holds significant influence.” — page 52
“Girl Effect Tanzania: Revenue of £1,957,275 was transferred from the UK to Girl Effect Tanzania to cover the costs of our programmes and activities there.” — page 52
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- Jonathan Edward Newhousechair
- Jonathan Goodwin
- Jorge Casimiro
- erin elise hohlfelder
- ime archibong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £16.2m | £14.9m |
| 31/05/2024 | £14.8m | £11.8m |
| 31/05/2023 | £11.4m | £8.3m |
| 31/05/2022 | £10.4m | £8.3m |
| 31/05/2021 | £7.5m | £12.8m |
Common questions
Is GIRL EFFECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity realized a deficit of £140,814 for the year ended 31 May 2025, primarily due to a net foreign exchange loss of £1.38 million, despite operational costs being fully covered by income. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £33.4 million are held, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £8.8 million (one year of unrestricted expenditure). Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JINGLE JAM | 1 | £250k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| EA FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE RUMI FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE ARISAIG PARTNERS FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- GIRLS ARE INVESTORS
- GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY IN ENGLAND AND WALES
- GLOBAL GIRL PROJECT
- INSPIRING GIRLS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
- SPECIALEFFECT.ORG.UK LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRL EFFECT | £16.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIRLS ARE INVESTORS | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY IN ENGLAND AND WALES | £443k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL GIRL PROJECT | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| INSPIRING GIRLS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | £863k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS | £215k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |