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Education For The Children Foundation

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education, empowerment and enterprise at the heart of the community.EFTC works in partnership with disadvantaged families, children and young adults in Guatemala, Central America to ensure they develop the tools they need to make positive choices and build a brighter future for themselves.

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Activities & Mission

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education, empowerment and enterprise at the heart of the community.EFTC works in partnership with disadvantaged families, children and young adults in Guatemala, Central America to ensure they develop the tools they need to make positive choices and build a brighter future for themselves.

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
£653,596
Latest Expenditure
£797,104

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £624,458
Charitable Activities £29,138
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £681,692
Raising Funds £115,412
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£653,596
£797,104£681,692£137,462£137,4622 / 3
2023
£836,660
£681,796£514,357£280,970£280,7573 / 2
2022
£611,464
£616,439£440,901£126,106£115,4523 / 2
2021
£594,312
£612,145£472,153£131,081£127,8753 / 2
2020
£575,552
£649,248£499,201£148,914£130,1735 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Education For The Children Foundation

What does Education For The Children Foundation do?

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education, empowerment and enterprise at the heart of the community.EFTC works in partnership with disadvantaged families, children and young adults in Guatemala, Central America to ensure they develop the tools they need to make positive choices and build a brighter future for themselves.

How much income did Education For The Children Foundation report in 2024?

Education For The Children Foundation reported total income of £654k and reported expenditure of £797k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Education For The Children Foundation registered as a charity?

Education For The Children Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2003 as charity number 1099280. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Education For The Children Foundation?

Education For The Children Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michelle Aitken. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Education For The Children Foundation operate?

Education For The Children Foundation operates across 2 areas: Guatemala and England And Wales.

Is Education For The Children Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Education For The Children Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099280.

Details

Address
52A Rectory Road
West Bridgford
NOTTINGHAM
NG2 6BU
Registration Date
4 September 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001080
Charity Number
1099280

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Trustees

Michelle Aitken Chair
DOUGAL POWRIE
Matthew Denman
Nicholas Robert Watling

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30 July 2026
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