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Children Change Colombia

Also known as: Children of the Andes

Children Change Colombia was established in 1991. We are the largest UK charity working exclusively in Colombia. We work on neglected issues facing children and young people in Colombia that pose a serious threat to children's rights and wellbeing. In particular: Recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society; Sexual and gender based violence; and Exclusion from education.

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Activities & Mission

Children Change Colombia was established in 1991. We are the largest UK charity working exclusively in Colombia. We work on neglected issues facing children and young people in Colombia that pose a serious threat to children's rights and wellbeing. In particular: Recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society; Sexual and gender based violence; and Exclusion from education.

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 Information

Latest Income
£1,328,053
Latest Expenditure
£1,314,764

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,314,324
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £4,873
Investments £8,856
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,287,069
Raising Funds £27,538
Governance £11,700
Grants to Institutions £1,094,396
Other Expenditure £157

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
£1,328,053
£1,314,764£1,287,069£380,743£117,1854 / 15
2024
£750,309
£639,519£597,355£367,454£127,1806 / 18
2023
£626,843
£621,394£577,566£256,664£141,6685 / 16
2022
£445,702
£376,3100 / 15
2021
£369,967
£323,8670 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Children Change Colombia

What does Children Change Colombia do?

Children Change Colombia was established in 1991. We are the largest UK charity working exclusively in Colombia. We work on neglected issues facing children and young people in Colombia that pose a serious threat to children's rights and wellbeing. In particular: Recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society; Sexual and gender based violence; and Exclusion from education.

How much income did Children Change Colombia report in 2025?

Children Change Colombia reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Children Change Colombia registered as a charity?

Children Change Colombia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 1999 as charity number 1075037. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Children Change Colombia?

Children Change Colombia is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolina Giraldo Suarez. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Children Change Colombia operate?

Children Change Colombia operates in Colombia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Children Change Colombia a registered charity?

Yes — Children Change Colombia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075037.

Details

Address
Richbell House
5 Richbell Place
LONDON
Registration Date
9 April 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3956169
Charity Number
1075037

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Trustees

Carolina Giraldo Suarez Chair
Alexandra Clare Conlin-Oakley
Corin Hollenbach
Cristina Vergara
FELIPE ALVIAR BAQUERO
Fernando Caviedes Pinzon
MARILYN THOMSON
Owen Robert Jenkins
Richard Drean
Richard Stuart McColl

Also Known As

  • Children of the Andes

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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