Adoption UK Charity
Adoption UK is a membership organisation providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. We connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues and campaign for improvements to adoption policy and legislation at the highest levels.
Activities & Mission
Adoption UK is a membership organisation providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. We connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues and campaign for improvements to adoption policy and legislation at the highest levels.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,181,080 | £4,572,454 | £4,323,053 | £388,900 | £388,900 | 147 / 159 |
| 2024 | £4,091,730 | £4,021,528 | £3,844,248 | £780,274 | £780,274 | 122 / 263 |
| 2023 | £3,927,934 | £3,570,670 | £3,389,999 | £710,072 | £710,072 | 127 / 180 |
| 2022 | £3,452,791 | £3,595,370 | £3,427,298 | £352,808 | £352,808 | 135 / 207 |
| 2021 | £3,070,970 | £2,867,774 | £2,796,783 | £495,387 | £495,387 | 119 / 184 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Adoption UK Charity
What does Adoption UK Charity do?
Adoption UK is a membership organisation providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. We connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues and campaign for improvements to adoption policy and legislation at the highest levels.
How much income did Adoption UK Charity report in 2025?
Adoption UK Charity reported total income of £4.18m and reported expenditure of £4.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Adoption UK Charity?
Adoption UK Charity has a program ratio of 103.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Adoption UK Charity registered as a charity?
Adoption UK Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2015 as charity number 1160647. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Adoption UK Charity?
Adoption UK Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Victor REBEIRO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Adoption UK Charity operate?
Adoption UK Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Adoption UK Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Adoption UK Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160647.
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BANBURY
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