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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.

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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.

Grants

Children On The Edge is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£350,031
Who it helps
children and young people and people with disabilities
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation

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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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
£1,658,946
Latest Expenditure
£1,660,125

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £879,996
Charitable Activities £771,306
Other Trading £1,547
Investments £23,541
Other Income -£17,444

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,395,595
Raising Funds £264,530
Governance £24,563
Grants to Institutions £350,031
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,658,946
£1,660,125£1,395,595£1,693,728£360,05414 / 19
2025
£1,865,320
£1,908,000£1,669,304£1,694,907£325,90713 / 19
2024
£1,945,912
£2,383,727£2,120,728£1,737,587£205,52713 / 15
2023
£2,739,925
£2,791,768£2,495,124£2,175,402£330,66511 / 15
2022
£1,828,621
£1,897,658£1,638,629£2,227,245£229,22113 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2026?

Children On The Edge reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 5 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma and 2 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 January 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4005121
Charity Number
1101441

Trustees

Stuart Gallimore Chair
Helen Pattinson
PAUL DAVID SUTER
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Wickens
William Alexander Jones

Also Known As

  • Cote

Data & trust

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