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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRipple 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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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.
Ripple Effect International 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.
Ripple Effect International 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).
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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.