ETHIOPIAID
Ethiopiaid supports partner organisations across Ethiopia. These partner organisations focus their work on providing increased access to quality education, improved maternal health care and prevention services and the improvement of community infrastructure. We focus on delivering positive change for the most marginalised and impoverished.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves were £1,191,658, which the trustees consider to be in line with their target policy of six months of running costs and partner grant commitments. The charity reported a net income increase of £555,874 for the year, supported by significant legacy income, and maintains adequate cash resources to continue operations without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider an appropriate reserves level for the organisation to be the equivalent of six months of Ethiopiaid UK’s core running costs together with six months of planned partner grant commitments. Based on the 2026 budget, this equates to a target reserves level of approximately £1,186,860” — page 9
“In 2025 the charity benefitted from donated business support (HR and payroll) from Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. Payroll was brought in-house mid-way through the year. Ethiopiaid was founded by Sir Alec Reed CBE in 1989 and he served as an Ethiopiaid Trustee until 2016. Ethiopiaid Trustee Alexandra Chapman is a member of the Reed Family, a shareholder of the Reed Family Companies and a Trustee of the Reed Foundation. Ethiopiaid Trustee Patrick Reed is a member of the Reed family. Patrick is the son of James Reed, the current Chairman of Reed Specialist Recruitment, and nephew of Alexandra Chapman the current Chair of the Board at Ethiopiaid.” — page 14
“In 2025 donations were received from the following related parties: ▪ Alexandra Chapman £845; ▪ Alexandra Fenn £180; ▪ Edith Prak £240; and ▪ Michael Norman £20.” — page 14
“In 2025 the charity benefitted from donated business support (HR and payroll) from Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. Payroll was brought in-house mid-way through the year. Ethiopiaid was founded by Sir Alec Reed CBE in 1989 and he served as an Ethiopiaid Trustee until 2016. Ethiopiaid Trustee Alexandra Chapman is a member of the Reed Family, a shareholder of the Reed Family Companies and a Trustee of the Reed Foundation. Ethiopiaid Trustee Patrick Reed is a member of the Reed family. Patrick is the son of James Reed, the current Chairman of Reed Specialist Recruitment, and nephew of Alexandra Chapman the current Chair of the Board at Ethiopiaid.” — page 14
“In 2025 donations were received from the following related parties: ▪ Alexandra Chapman £845; ▪ Alexandra Fenn £180; ▪ Edith Prak £240; and ▪ Michael Norman £20.” — page 14
“In 2025 the charity benefitted from donated business support (HR and payroll) from Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. Payroll was brought in-house mid-way through the year. Ethiopiaid was founded by Sir Alec Reed CBE in 1989 and he served as an Ethiopiaid Trustee until 2016. Ethiopiaid Trustee Alexandra Chapman is a member of the Reed Family, a shareholder of the Reed Family Companies and a Trustee of the Reed Foundation. Ethiopiaid Trustee Patrick Reed is a member of the Reed family. Patrick is the son of James Reed, the current Chairman of Reed Specialist Recruitment, and nephew of Alexandra Chapman the current Chair of the Board at Ethiopiaid.” — page 14
“In 2025 donations were received from the following related parties: ▪ Alexandra Chapman £845; ▪ Alexandra Fenn £180; ▪ Edith Prak £240; and ▪ Michael Norman £20.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (14/05/2021)
Trustees
- ALEX CHAPMANchair
- ALEX FENN
- Dr Alemayehu Asfaw Gebreyes
- Edith Prak
- Helena Smith
- Nicola Bullock
- Patrick Reed
- Vanessa Catterall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.1m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.4m | £3.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.9m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.7m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is ETHIOPIAID financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves were £1,191,658, which the trustees consider to be in line with their target policy of six months of running costs and partner grant commitments. The charity reported a net income increase of £555,874 for the year, supported by significant legacy income, and maintains adequate cash resources to continue operations without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Who funds ETHIOPIAID?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ETHIOPIAID as a grant recipient include THE ALBORADA TRUST, THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | FY2023 | £250k | |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | FY2022 | £100k | |
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £50k | Health Improvement |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2023 | £19k | Primary |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £19k | Secondary |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £15k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Overseas Development |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2021 | £15k | Overseas education |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| PETER DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| PETER DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £3k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £-200k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BIRMINGHAM MOSQUE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £2k |
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | 1 | £63k |
| THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| FESTIVAL MEDICAL SERVICES | 1 | £41k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ETHAR RELIEF
- CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
- Together We Learn
- AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- BRIDGE2AID
- EDHI INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHIOPIAID | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ETHAR RELIEF | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA | £13k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Together We Learn | £360k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE2AID | £333k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |