Big Win Philanthropy
Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change.
Activities & Mission
Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change.
Grants
Big Win Philanthropy is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £5,297,545
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,967,922 | £11,142,269 | £10,149,215 | £394,796,500 | £16,412,886 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,717,436 | £8,168,123 | £7,227,890 | £384,280,218 | £59,592,946 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,182,624 | £5,790,033 | £4,983,395 | £351,737,814 | £109,186,013 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £635,926 | £14,080,688 | £14,080,688 | £345,249,833 | £168,178,294 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £293,528,030 | £2,199,415 | £2,199,415 | £335,711,539 | £214,207,773 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Big Win Philanthropy
What does Big Win Philanthropy do?
Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change.
How much income did Big Win Philanthropy report in 2025?
Big Win Philanthropy reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £11.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Big Win Philanthropy registered as a charity?
Big Win Philanthropy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 2015 as charity number 1162036. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Big Win Philanthropy?
Big Win Philanthropy is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMIE ANNE COOPER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Big Win Philanthropy operate?
Big Win Philanthropy operates across 22 areas, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Eswatini and 19 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Big Win Philanthropy a registered charity?
Yes — Big Win Philanthropy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162036.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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