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Ripple Effect International

Bath Charity No 299717 · Charity Commission Reg 049792 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Ripple Effect International

Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.

Founded
Headquarters
Bath
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.88
Program expenses£0.88 (£10.9 million)
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ripple Effect International is a registered education nonprofit based in Bath, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is 049792. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £13M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ripple Effect International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Ripple Effect International is located in Bath, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ripple Effect International has £13M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ripple Effect International is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £13M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ripple Effect International. 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.

Ripple Effect International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves. Ripple Effect International is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Ripple Effect International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £13M is well above the peer average of £790K.

Ripple Effect International is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
88% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Ripple Effect International is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Gillam
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew G•••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth S•••• B••••••
Trustee
KA
Karthikeyan D••••• C•••••
Trustee
LO
Lois M•••••••
Trustee
PA
Patricia N•••••
Trustee
PE
Peter J•••••••
Trustee
PR
Prina R•••••••• P••••
Trustee
SH
Shallin C••••••
Trustee
SI
Simon R••••• G•••
Trustee
TI
Timothy P•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, and Juneyao Suspend 18 Flights Triggering Severe Airport Disruptions and Holiday Travel Chaos at Nanjing Lukou International Airport: New Airline News and Aviation Updates - Nomad Lawyer

www.nomadlawyer.org · · Neutral

China Eastern, XiamenAir, and Hainan Airlines Ground 15 Flights and Trigger Widespread Delays at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport Sparking Airport Disruptions and Severe Travel Chaos: New Airline News and Aviation Updates - Nomad Lawyer

www.nomadlawyer.org · · Neutral

Jenny Sampson Obituary (2026) - Chichester, Sussex - SussexWorld - Legacy obituary

www.legacy.com · · Neutral

Anchorage Airport Alert May 2026: Alaska Airlines Cancellations and Delays Disrupt Global Routes - Nomad Lawyer

www.nomadlawyer.org · · Neutral

United States to Face Travel Shutdown as Massive Snowstorm Threatens 18 Inches in Warning Zones - Nomad Lawyer

www.nomadlawyer.org · · Neutral

Travel Chaos in Australia: 164 Flights Disrupted Across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra, Stranding Passengers and Impacting Major Airlines - Nomad Lawyer

www.nomadlawyer.org · · Neutral

Germany Is Pioneering A Mind-Blowing Travel Revolution By Turning Hidden Backyard Gems Into Booming Global Gold Mines - Travel And Tour World

www.travelandtourworld.com · · Neutral

‘Rewilding’ in the Year of the Horse: Self care at community studios has a ripple effect - International Examiner

iexaminer.org · · Neutral

Nor’easter Grounds Thousands as Flights Vanish Across US - thetraveler.org

www.thetraveler.org · · Neutral

No Time to Waste in the Fight Against Malnutrition. - Unicef

www.unicef.org · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, and Juneyao Suspend 18 Flights Triggering Severe Airport Disruptions
May 2026
www.nomadlawyer.org
China Eastern, XiamenAir, and Hainan Airlines Ground 15 Flights and Trigger Widespread Delays at Xi'an Xianyang Internat
May 2026
www.nomadlawyer.org
Jenny Sampson Obituary (2026) - Chichester, Sussex - SussexWorld - Legacy obituary
May 2026
www.legacy.com
Anchorage Airport Alert May 2026: Alaska Airlines Cancellations and Delays Disrupt Global Routes - Nomad Lawyer
May 2026
www.nomadlawyer.org
United States to Face Travel Shutdown as Massive Snowstorm Threatens 18 Inches in Warning Zones - Nomad Lawyer
Apr 2026
www.nomadlawyer.org
Travel Chaos in Australia: 164 Flights Disrupted Across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra, Stranding Passengers
Apr 2026
www.nomadlawyer.org
Germany Is Pioneering A Mind-Blowing Travel Revolution By Turning Hidden Backyard Gems Into Booming Global Gold Mines -
Mar 2026
www.travelandtourworld.com
‘Rewilding’ in the Year of the Horse: Self care at community studios has a ripple effect - International Examiner
Mar 2026
iexaminer.org
Nor’easter Grounds Thousands as Flights Vanish Across US - thetraveler.org
Feb 2026
www.thetraveler.org
Form filed
£12.6M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
No Time to Waste in the Fight Against Malnutrition. - Unicef
May 2025
www.unicef.org
Form filed
£9.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£9.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£7.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£6.7M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ripple Effect International This page 89 £12.6 million 88%
Malvern St James Limited 89 £15.0 million 95%
Uk Dri Ltd 89 £47.6 million 100%
Autism East Midlands 89 £17.9 million 100%
Autism Initiatives Group 89 £93.1 million 98%
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited 89 £20.9 million 100%
St Anne'S Community Services 89 £56.8 million 100%
Aneurin Leisure Trust 89 £10.6 million 100%
The Society of St James 89 £17.9 million 99%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ripple Effect International

What is Ripple Effect International?
Ripple Effect International is a education nonprofit organization based in Bath, United Kingdom. Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.
When was Ripple Effect International founded?
Ripple Effect International was founded in 1988.
Where is Ripple Effect International located?
Headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.
What is Ripple Effect International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ripple Effect International trustworthy?
Ripple Effect International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Ripple Effect International's registration number?
Registration: 049792 (United Kingdom).
What is Ripple Effect International's website?
https://www.rippleeffect.org
Are donations to Ripple Effect International 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.