CHARITY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED
charity: water is disrupting the charitable sector with a vision to reinvent charity through a radically transparent model where 100% of publicly raised funds bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £85,735 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £3,314,846. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £1,883,282, which the trustees consider appropriate to meet ongoing liabilities and protect the long-term future of operations. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is also committed to maintaining a level of reserves that is prudent to meet on-going liabilities, sufficient to ensure that all commitments can be met and to protect the long-term future of its operations.”
“Services donated by Charity Global, Inc.: £301,356 (2024: £407,670).” — page 28
“Cash donated by Charity Global, Inc.: £50,174 (2024: £nil)” — page 28
“Services donated by Charity Global, Inc.: £301,356 (2024: £407,670).” — page 28
“Cash donated by Charity Global, Inc.: £50,174 (2024: £nil)” — page 28
“Services donated by Charity Global, Inc.: £301,356 (2024: £407,670).” — page 28
“Cash donated by Charity Global, Inc.: £50,174 (2024: £nil)” — page 28
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Scott Harrison — Chief Executive Officer
- Melissa Russell — President
- Ben Greene — Chief Revenue Officer
- Brian Hoyer — Chief Water Programs Officer
- Christa Stelzmuller — Chief Technology Officer
- John Passauer — Chief Financial Officer
- Ceena Johnson — General Counsel
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Eniola Aluko
- LUKE BEAUCHAMP
- Onyeije Nwokorie
- Pierre Patrick Mercier
- Rachel Helen Manktelow
- SAMUEL MICHAEL LAWSON JOHNSTON
- SCOTT HARRISON
- VALERIE DONATI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £3.3m | £3.2m |
| 30/09/2024 | £3.8m | £3.8m |
| 30/09/2023 | £2.6m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.0m | £3.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.5m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is CHARITY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £85,735 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £3,314,846. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £1,883,282, which the trustees consider appropriate to meet ongoing liabilities and protect the long-term future of operations. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds CHARITY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHARITY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED as a grant recipient include Founders Pledge Ltd, THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION, THE GRACE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Pledge Ltd | FY2021 | £386k | |
| THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE GRACE TRUST | FY2021 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 2 | £220k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £33k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £32k |
| THE HUGH SYMONS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £17k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE ARDWICK TRUST | 2 | £500 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, FORMBY | 1 | — |
Charities like this
- WATER FOR KIDS
- WATERAID
- INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
- GROUP OF GOOD DEEDS
- FRANK WATER PROJECTS
- VILLAGE WATER LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | £3.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WATER FOR KIDS | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WATERAID | £92.1m | — | — | above | 28.0% | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION | £8.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROUP OF GOOD DEEDS | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRANK WATER PROJECTS | £415k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |