WATERAID

Also known as

WaterAid

"WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. We work with partners and influence decision-makers to maximise our impact."


WaterAid   
2nd Floor
47-49 Durham Street
London
United Kingdom
SE11 5JD
Telephone: (+44) 0207 7934500
Fax: (+44) 0207 7934545
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Activities  (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity

WaterAid enables the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water and sanitation. Together with improved hygiene, these basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods, forming the first essential step in overcoming poverty.

We work with local partners, who understand local issues, and provide them with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.

We also work locally and internationally to change policy and practice and ensure that water, hygiene and sanitation’s vital role in reducing poverty is recognised.

Services (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity

  • Helps poor communities set up safe water supplies.
  • Helps poor communities gain access to sanitation.
  • Helps poor communities learn about safe hygiene practices.
  • Campaigns for more and better aid for water and sanitation for the poor.
  • Advocates on how to ensure water and sanitation services are sustainable.

Recent accomplishments/awards (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity

  • WaterAid has now helped over 13 million people gain access to safe water and sanitation.
  • WaterAid was named Charity of the Year in the 2003 UK Charity Awards and Most Admired Charity in 2006 by Third Sector.
  • WaterAid has been awarded the Investors in People accreditation.
  • WaterAid is an NGO with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
  • The Government of Bangladesh awarded WaterAid the National Sanitation Award in 2005.

Charity category (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity

    Hygiene education, Overseas aid, Relief of poverty, Sanitation, Water

Charity Act 2006 classfications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Beneficiary group (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity

  • Poor communities in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region
  • People
  • Vulnerable and marginalised groups
  • Those without water and sanitation

Area of benefit (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity

  • East Africa
  • Southern Africa
  • West Africa
  • South Asia
  • Pacific Region

Financial profile for period ending 31 March 2009
  31 March 2009   £ 31 March 2008   £
Total income 43,787,000 40,257,000
Total expenditure 46,919,000 35,498,000


Regulatory filing
    Financial year end  
Trustees' annual reportMar 31 2009   

    Annual return cycle   Date received
Charity Commission annual return 09 October 2009



Organisation
Number of trustees: (Additional information provided by charity)(Additional information provided by charity) 12
Number of employees:  (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity 546
Year established:  (Additional information provided by charity)Additional information provided by charity 1981



How to help this charity (Additional information provided by charity)

Every day, 4,000 children die from water-related diseases, yet just £15 can enable one person to access safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation. A gift of just £2 a month can help poor communities gain access to safe drinking water, improved hygiene and sanitation. Your donation can make a real difference. To donate now please visit www.wateraid.org/donate

You can also support WaterAid by taking part in our campaigns to help more people gain access to water and sanitation - find out more at www.wateraid.org/campaigns

Or you can support us by giving your time and volunteering. Find out about current volunteer opportunities at www.wateraid.org/volunteer


To donate all or part of your tax rebate to this charity please enter the following code in your tax return: CAC11MG
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