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GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
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· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Global Innovation Fund with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 2,126 international charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Global Innovation Fund draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical international charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGlobal Innovation Fund is a registered international nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £17M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Global Innovation Fund's registered charity number is 1171353. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Global Innovation Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Global Innovation Fund is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Innovation Fund has £17M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Innovation Fund is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £17M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Global Innovation Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Global Innovation Fund is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). 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.
GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations. Global Innovation Fund is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £17M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Global Innovation Fund is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
You can verify Global Innovation Fund in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact Global Innovation Fund directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Global Innovation Fund are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Global Innovation Fund is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Global Innovation Fund was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND is registered in United Kingdom. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Turkmenistan proposed to create a Global Innovation Fund for Closed-Cycle Technologies - Turkmenportal.com
4G Capital qualifies for 2X Challenge database following Global Innovation Fund Investment - Techeconomy
Global Innovation Fund Opens Opportunities for Startups and Social Enterprises Worldwide - Global South Opportunities
Turkmenistan proposed to create a Global Innovation Fund for Closed-Cycle Technologies - Turkmenportal.com
Driving Innovation for Impact: A Guide to the 2026 DIV Fund and How to Apply - Global South Opportunities
Sands Capital Raises $1.1B for Global Innovation Fund III, Expands Bet on AI and Next-Gen Tech - citybiz
Sands Capital Closes Global Innovation Fund III - FIN News
Sands Capital closes third Global Innovation Fund at $1.1bn - Alternatives Watch
Sands Capital Closes Oversubscribed Global Innovation Fund III - Business Wire
Sands Capital Wraps $1.1B Global Innovation Fund - Law360
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Global Innovation Fund
- What is Global Innovation Fund?
- Global Innovation Fund is a international charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
- When was Global Innovation Fund founded?
- Global Innovation Fund was founded in 2017.
- Where is Global Innovation Fund located?
- Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
- What is Global Innovation Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Global Innovation Fund trustworthy?
- Global Innovation Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). 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 Global Innovation Fund's website?
- http://www.globalinnovation.fund/
- Are donations to Global Innovation Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom 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.