Children On The Edge
Also known as: Cote
To relieve children and young people who are the survivors of conflict and abuse or any other vulnerable or marginalised children and young people, through the provision of education and play programmes, safe secure accommodation and by such other charitable means as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
Activities & Mission
To relieve children and young people who are the survivors of conflict and abuse or any other vulnerable or marginalised children and young people, through the provision of education and play programmes, safe secure accommodation and by such other charitable means as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% 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 | £1,865,320 | £1,908,000 | £1,669,304 | £1,694,907 | £325,907 | 13 / 19 |
| 2024 | £1,945,912 | £2,383,727 | £2,120,728 | £1,737,587 | £205,527 | 13 / 15 |
| 2023 | £2,739,925 | £2,791,768 | £2,495,124 | £2,175,402 | £330,665 | 11 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,828,621 | £1,897,658 | £1,638,629 | £2,227,245 | £229,221 | 13 / 15 |
| 2021 | £2,353,525 | £1,895,951 | £1,696,671 | £2,296,282 | £108,396 | 11 / 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about Children On The Edge
What does Children On The Edge do?
To relieve children and young people who are the survivors of conflict and abuse or any other vulnerable or marginalised children and young people, through the provision of education and play programmes, safe secure accommodation and by such other charitable means as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
How much income did Children On The Edge report in 2025?
Children On The Edge reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children On The Edge?
Children On The Edge has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children On The Edge registered as a charity?
Children On The Edge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2004 as charity number 1101441. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Children On The Edge?
Children On The Edge is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart Gallimore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children On The Edge operate?
Children On The Edge operates across 8 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Children On The Edge a registered charity?
Yes — Children On The Edge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101441.
Details
5 THE VICTORIA
25 ST PANCRAS
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO19 7LT
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- 14 May 2026
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