Care And Relief For The Young
Also known as: Cry
CRY is an international Christian Children's charity with the mission to empower children in the world's most disadvantaged nations to rise beyond poverty under the leadership of local champions.
Activities & Mission
CRY is an international Christian Children's charity with the mission to empower children in the world's most disadvantaged nations to rise beyond poverty under the leadership of local champions.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,222,026 | £1,274,860 | £509,668 | £529,407 | £506,065 | 32 / 100 |
| 2023 | £1,283,493 | £1,314,749 | £517,898 | £582,241 | £172,000 | 35 / 70 |
| 2022 | £1,347,153 | £1,232,139 | £502,833 | £613,497 | £613,497 | 19 / 100 |
| 2021 | £1,074,973 | £944,682 | £287,989 | £498,483 | £463,139 | 32 / 100 |
| 2020 | £1,175,481 | £1,072,355 | £325,311 | £368,192 | £368,192 | 35 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Care And Relief For The Young
What does Care And Relief For The Young do?
CRY is an international Christian Children's charity with the mission to empower children in the world's most disadvantaged nations to rise beyond poverty under the leadership of local champions.
How much income did Care And Relief For The Young report in 2024?
Care And Relief For The Young reported total income of £1.22m and reported expenditure of £1.27m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Care And Relief For The Young?
Care And Relief For The Young has a program ratio of 41.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Care And Relief For The Young registered as a charity?
Care And Relief For The Young was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1992 as charity number 1011513. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Care And Relief For The Young?
Care And Relief For The Young is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN HOWARD CHIDDLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Care And Relief For The Young operate?
Care And Relief For The Young operates across 36 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia and 33 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Care And Relief For The Young a registered charity?
Yes — Care And Relief For The Young is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1011513.
Details
UPPER NORTHAM ROAD
HEDGE END
SOUTHAMPTON
HAMPSHIRE
SO30 4BZ
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- 14 May 2026
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