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Concern Worldwide (uk)

Concern Worldwide (UK) is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Working in partnership we help them bring about long-lasting change and realise their basic human rights; to food, health, education and ultimately a life of dignity.

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Activities & Mission

Concern Worldwide (UK) is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Working in partnership we help them bring about long-lasting change and realise their basic human rights; to food, health, education and ultimately a life of dignity.

Grants

Concern Worldwide (uk) makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£45,186,825
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief

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.

Show all 29 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£45,553,349
Latest Expenditure
£45,186,825

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,542,525
Charitable Activities £36,085,020
Other Trading £786,250
Investments £138,036
Other Income £1,518

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £40,365,777
Raising Funds £4,821,048
Governance £101,402
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
£45,553,349
£45,186,825£40,365,777£3,891,122£2,727,03168 / 148
2024
£36,482,378
£39,022,757£34,437,910£3,524,598£2,080,96873 / 135
2023
£24,875,863
£28,202,133£24,192,315£6,064,977£2,575,00561 / 101
2022
£30,701,545
£25,138,136£20,906,000£9,391,247£2,715,83165 / 101
2021
£23,284,290
£22,839,618£18,421,857£3,827,838£2,290,35772 / 91

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Concern Worldwide (uk)

What does Concern Worldwide (uk) do?

Concern Worldwide (UK) is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Working in partnership we help them bring about long-lasting change and realise their basic human rights; to food, health, education and ultimately a life of dignity.

How much income did Concern Worldwide (uk) report in 2025?

Concern Worldwide (uk) reported total income of £45.55m and reported expenditure of £45.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Concern Worldwide (uk) registered as a charity?

Concern Worldwide (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2002 as charity number 1092236. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Concern Worldwide (uk)?

Concern Worldwide (uk) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Concern Worldwide (uk) operate?

Concern Worldwide (uk) operates across 29 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi and 26 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Concern Worldwide (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Concern Worldwide (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092236.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 May 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3987158
Charity Number
1092236

Trustees

Aine Fay
Catherine Ferrier
Dr Hassan Roba
Dylan Cannon
John Dunford
Matthew Wyatt
Patricia Margaret McCrea Sloan
Roisin McEvoy
Stephen Lane
Victoria Olufunke Akinboro
Wilhelmina Teuna van Rijn

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