Charity Projects
Also known as: Comic Relief, Sport Relief
The principal activities of Comic Relief, the operating name of the charity, are to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money in the form of grants and social investments for specific charitable purposes, in support of our vision of a just world free from poverty and our mission of driving change through the power of entertainment.
Activities & Mission
The principal activities of Comic Relief, the operating name of the charity, are to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money in the form of grants and social investments for specific charitable purposes, in support of our vision of a just world free from poverty and our mission of driving change through the power of entertainment.
Grants
Charity Projects is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £30,676,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 42). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Leisure charities with income over £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 | £51,139,000 | £49,858,000 | £36,352,000 | £111,015,000 | £41,124,000 | 155 / 0 |
| 2024 | £53,767,000 | £46,226,000 | £34,753,000 | £108,442,000 | £37,622,000 | 153 / 0 |
| 2023 | £50,752,000 | £51,322,000 | £39,076,000 | £94,969,000 | £33,652,000 | 144 / 0 |
| 2022 | £49,991,000 | £44,267,000 | £31,999,000 | £94,091,000 | £41,437,000 | 188 / 0 |
| 2021 | £74,079,000 | £86,197,000 | £73,230,000 | £90,720,000 | £41,551,000 | 203 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Charity Projects
What does Charity Projects do?
The principal activities of Comic Relief, the operating name of the charity, are to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money in the form of grants and social investments for specific charitable purposes, in support of our vision of a just world free from poverty and our mission of driving change through the power of entertainment.
How much income did Charity Projects report in 2025?
Charity Projects reported total income of £51.14m and reported expenditure of £49.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Charity Projects?
Charity Projects has a program ratio of 71.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 42 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Charity Projects registered as a charity?
Charity Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 1984 as charity number 326568. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Charity Projects?
Charity Projects is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Charity Projects operate?
Charity Projects operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is Charity Projects a registered charity?
Yes — Charity Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326568.
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Other notable Leisure charities
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Comic Relief
- Sport Relief
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated