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The Project's two principal development objectives are to: (i) significantly increase access to the piped water system in Ghana's urban centers, with an emphasis on improving access, affordability and service reliability to the urban poor; and (ii) restoring long term financial stability, viability and sustainability of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). The project has the following four components: Component 1) will support: (i) increasing the amount of treated water for sale; (ii) extending service to low income areas; and (iii) rehabilitating existing network to reduce non-revenue water. It also includes dam safety upgrades, meters, engineering and vehicles and equipment for GWCL Regional and District offices. Component 2) will support the payment of the private operator under the proposed management …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ghana Water Company Ltd. has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 15% of environment charities in Ghana, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 177 environment charities in Ghana it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGhana Water Company Ltd. is a registered environment nonprofit in Ghana. It is registered with the Department of Social Welfare. Its registration number is GH-IATI-GH–ORP0000089. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $153M in annual revenue.
Ghana Water Company Ltd.'s official registration number is GH-IATI-GH–ORP0000089, as recorded in the national registry of Ghana.
Ghana Water Company Ltd. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Ghana is 33/100.
Ghana Water Company Ltd. is registered in Ghana.
Based on official tax filings, Ghana Water Company Ltd. has $153M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $19M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ghana Water Company Ltd. is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Ghana. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $153M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ghana Water Company Ltd. is registered with the Department of Social Welfare and overseen by the Department of Social Welfare. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Project's two principal development objectives are to: (i) significantly increase access to the piped water system in Ghana's urban centers, with an emphasis on improving access, affordability and service reliability to the urban poor; and (ii) restoring long term financial stability, viability and sustainability of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). The project has the following four components: Component 1) will support: (i) increasing the amount of treated water for sale; (ii) extending service to low income areas; and (iii) rehabilitating existing network to reduce non-revenue water. It also includes dam safety upgrades, meters, engineering and vehicles and equipment for GWCL Regional and District offices. Component 2) will support... Ghana Water Company Ltd. is classified as an environment organization registered in Ghana.
Among environment charities registered in Ghana: Its annual revenue of $153M is well above the peer average of $19M.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ghana Water Company Ltd. is registered in Ghana. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Ghana Water Company Ltd. is registered in Ghana. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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GWL inaugurates governing council of Ghana Water Institute - Ghana News Agency
Yilo Krobo MP presses GWCL over water shortages - Ghana News Agency
Ghana Water inaugurates governing council of Ghana water institute - Ghana News Agency
Several parts of Kumasi to be hit by water shortage as GWL announces temporary shutdown of Barekese treatment plant - Pulse Ghana
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Water Company Limited GWCL, Dr. Clifford Braimah (4) - CitiNewsroom.com
Ghana Water Company Limited - CitiNewsroom.com
Ashanti Region: PURC resolves billing complaints against ECG and Ghana Water Company - 3News
Weija Plant Fault Cuts Water Supply Across Western Accra - News Ghana
Ashanti Region: PURC resolves billing complaints against ECG and Ghana Water Company - 3News
GWL announces temporary water supply interruptions following Weija Plant challenges - Ghana News Agency
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- Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Financial filings
- Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- News and media coverage
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Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Headquarters addressNo address on file
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Ghana Water Company Ltd.
- What is Ghana Water Company Ltd.?
- Ghana Water Company Ltd. is a environment ngo, Ghana. The Project's two principal development objectives are to: (i) significantly increase access to the piped water system in Ghana's urban centers, with an emphasis on improving access, affordability and service reliability to the urban poor; and (ii) restoring long term financial stability, viability and sustainability of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). The project has the following four components: Component 1) will support: (i) increasing the amount of treated water for sale; (ii) extending service to low income areas; and (iii) rehabilitating existing network to reduce non-revenue water. It also includes dam safety upgrades, meters, engineering and vehicles and equipment for GWCL Regional and District offices. Component 2) will support the payment of the private operator under the proposed management contract and technical and financial auditors to measure the operator's performance. Component 3) the largest allocations in this component go for Training (US$2.0 million) and Technical Assistance (US$2.5 million). The Training component is left un-specified because the Management Contract Operator will propose a training plan once it is in place and can assess training needs. Component 4) will finance the anticipated severance program at the GWCL.
- Where is Ghana Water Company Ltd. located?
- Headquartered in Ghana.
- What is Ghana Water Company Ltd.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Ghana Water Company Ltd. trustworthy?
- Ghana Water Company Ltd. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ghana Water Company Ltd.'s registration number?
- Registration: GH-IATI-GH–ORP0000089 (Ghana).
- Are donations to Ghana Water Company Ltd. tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.