Cities For Children
Also known as: Cfc
We aim to protect the "right to a childhood" through three strands of work:The right to read - by supporting literacy and life skills relevant to a child's reality. The right to play - by creating child-friendly spaces with structured recreation programmes involving volunteer networks. The right to feel safe - by building staff/teacher capacity to offer protection and psychosocial support.
Activities & Mission
We aim to protect the "right to a childhood" through three strands of work:The right to read - by supporting literacy and life skills relevant to a child's reality. The right to play - by creating child-friendly spaces with structured recreation programmes involving volunteer networks. The right to feel safe - by building staff/teacher capacity to offer protection and psychosocial support.
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £56,943 | £34,756 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2024 | £20,160 | £30,009 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £47,986 | £40,630 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £19,182 | £13,595 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £16,197 | £8,432 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cities For Children
What does Cities For Children do?
We aim to protect the "right to a childhood" through three strands of work:The right to read - by supporting literacy and life skills relevant to a child's reality. The right to play - by creating child-friendly spaces with structured recreation programmes involving volunteer networks. The right to feel safe - by building staff/teacher capacity to offer protection and psychosocial support.
How much income did Cities For Children report in 2025?
Cities For Children reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cities For Children registered as a charity?
Cities For Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2016 as charity number 1170215. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Cities For Children?
Cities For Children is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jetske van Dijk. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cities For Children operate?
Cities For Children operates in Pakistan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cities For Children a registered charity?
Yes — Cities For Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170215.
Details
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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