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Children And Families Across Borders (cfab)

Also known as: International Social Service of the United Kingdom, Children and Families Across Borders, Iss UK

Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB - formerly International Social Service UK) is the UK arm of the international ISS network. CFAB works to ensure the identification, care and protection of all children separated across borders - including children in care, unaccompanied children and the victims of trafficking - where possible reuniting them with their families in the UK and overseas.

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Activities & Mission

Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB - formerly International Social Service UK) is the UK arm of the international ISS network. CFAB works to ensure the identification, care and protection of all children separated across borders - including children in care, unaccompanied children and the victims of trafficking - where possible reuniting them with their families in the UK and overseas.

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

Latest Income
£1,067,397
Latest Expenditure
£1,127,992

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £197,873
Charitable Activities £761,183
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,354
Other Income £82,987

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,014,057
Raising Funds £113,935
Governance £10,295
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,067,397
£1,127,992£1,014,057£961,972£736,15219 / 8
2024
£973,603
£1,062,118£949,844£1,022,567£790,67621 / 5
2023
£1,320,212
£1,041,194£836,504£1,111,082£820,55619 / 16
2022
£834,914
£850,048£721,833£832,064£659,00218 / 3
2021
£1,171,990
£879,022£776,650£847,198£651,71415 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Children And Families Across Borders (cfab)

What does Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) do?

Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB - formerly International Social Service UK) is the UK arm of the international ISS network. CFAB works to ensure the identification, care and protection of all children separated across borders - including children in care, unaccompanied children and the victims of trafficking - where possible reuniting them with their families in the UK and overseas.

How much income did Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) report in 2025?

Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) registered as a charity?

Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 2001 as charity number 1085541. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Children And Families Across Borders (cfab)?

Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) operate?

Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) a registered charity?

Yes — Children And Families Across Borders (cfab) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085541.

Details

Address
Unit V422 Vox Studios
1-45 Durham Street
Vauxhall
London
SE11 5JH
Registration Date
14 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3976187
Charity Number
1085541

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Trustees

Angie Garvich
Anita Kara
Christopher Hames QC
Cornelia Andrecut
Dalvinder Nagra
Douglas Lewis CBE
Hilka Hollmann
Karina Kim Peen
Marija Martinovic
Mark William Arthur Tate
Michael Phair
Richard Morris MBE
Robert Henderson
Victoria Mellor

Also Known As

  • International Social Service of the United Kingdom
  • Children and Families Across Borders
  • Iss UK

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30 July 2026
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