Chance For Childhood
Also known as: Jubilee Action
Chance for Childhood is an award-winning charity working in Africa to support the most vulnerable children, often invisible from society, such as street children, disabled children, children affected by conflict and children in conflict with the law. These children are often hidden members of their communities, unable to go to school, excluded from society and living in abject poverty.
Activities & Mission
Chance for Childhood is an award-winning charity working in Africa to support the most vulnerable children, often invisible from society, such as street children, disabled children, children affected by conflict and children in conflict with the law. These children are often hidden members of their communities, unable to go to school, excluded from society and living in abject poverty.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% 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 | £1,804,371 | £1,740,477 | £1,435,813 | £496,542 | £139,123 | 53 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,468,522 | £1,426,457 | £1,138,012 | £435,507 | £68,886 | 58 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,555,389 | £1,429,419 | £1,170,899 | £395,034 | £162,320 | 22 / 2 |
| 2021 | £970,186 | £975,244 | £816,323 | £259,943 | £104,880 | 16 / 2 |
| 2020 | £868,129 | £1,015,359 | £833,271 | £263,756 | £120,876 | 15 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chance For Childhood
What does Chance For Childhood do?
Chance for Childhood is an award-winning charity working in Africa to support the most vulnerable children, often invisible from society, such as street children, disabled children, children affected by conflict and children in conflict with the law. These children are often hidden members of their communities, unable to go to school, excluded from society and living in abject poverty.
How much income did Chance For Childhood report in 2025?
Chance For Childhood reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chance For Childhood?
Chance For Childhood has a program ratio of 79.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chance For Childhood registered as a charity?
Chance For Childhood was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1992 as charity number 1013587. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Chance For Childhood?
Chance For Childhood is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chance For Childhood operate?
Chance For Childhood operates across 5 areas, including Congo (Democratic Republic), Ghana, Kenya and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Chance For Childhood a registered charity?
Yes — Chance For Childhood is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013587.
Details
PO Box 82209
LONDON
EC1P 1HL
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Also Known As
- Jubilee Action
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated