WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE
Womankind Worldwide is a UK-based international development and women's rights organisation working to transform women's lives in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and to create lasting change for the future. We support women to transform their lives and their communities by working in partnership with women's rights organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved total income of £6,242,272 and held free unrestricted reserves of £1,531,840, which falls within the trustees' stated policy target of £768,309 to £1,536,617. The trustees confirmed the charity is solvent and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“Our current policy is to retain a healthy balance of free reserves which would allow Womankind to cover core costs over a period between 3 and 6 months. For the year 2025/26 this equates to a range of £768,309 to £1,536,617.” — page 19
“During the year Trustees have donated unrestricted £1,642 (2024:£21,014). Other related party transactions are remuneration of Key Management Personnel and reimbursement of expenses of Key Management Personnel's are disclosed in note 8 above.” — page 40
In the news
- Womankind Worldwide is Hiring a UK & Global Advocacy Manager for Hybrid Role in Kenya or the United Kingdom - Apply by 15 June 2026
- Womankind Worldwide Announces Multiple 7 Remote Job Vacancies to Advance Global Feminist Advocacy
- How Womankind Worldwide Transforms Women Lives in Kenya
- Rawdon club raises £1300 for Womankind Worldwide in sports fundraiser
- Womankind Worldwide Promotes Local Gender Equality Programs
- How Womankind Worldwide helps millions fight for their rights
- Jackie Ballard resigns as chief executive of Womankind Worldwide
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2022)
Trustees
- Alison Stiby Harris
- Dumiso Gatsha
- Faith Nkatha
- Jasmine George
- Katie Ghose
- Lauren Dark
- Lusungu Kalanga
- Maria Andrisani
- Scheaffer Okore
- Tamara Palamakumbura
- Vanessa Rice
- Yasmine Bassili
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.2m | £5.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.1m | £5.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.5m | £5.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.9m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £6.3m | £6.2m |
Common questions
Is WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved total income of £6,242,272 and held free unrestricted reserves of £1,531,840, which falls within the trustees' stated policy target of £768,309 to £1,536,617. The trustees confirmed the charity is solvent and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION, MERRIMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2012 | £504k | Improving health&reducing violence against women by boosting sexual rights |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/11/2011 | £10k | Improving health&reducing violence against women by boosting sexual rights |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2008 | £509k | Violence Against Women in Peru:Improving Health and Promoting Rights |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 2 | £266k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £261k |
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | 1 | £218k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £205k |
| POWER TO CHANGE TRUST | 1 | £129k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | 1 | £120k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £75k |
Charities like this
- WOMANKIND
- WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (UK)
- UN WOMEN NATIONAL COMMITTEE UK
- THE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION
- FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- WELLBEING OF WOMEN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE | £6.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOMANKIND | £749k | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £4.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| UN WOMEN NATIONAL COMMITTEE UK | £698k | unclear | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION | £3.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | £871k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |