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Facing The World

Facing the World has pioneered a bold new approach to sustainable healthcare, resulting in self-run centres of excellence in the countries we work in. This approach ensures that children born with facial differences can receive the surgery they need, and that these centres can be replicated both nationally and internationally.

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Activities & Mission

Facing the World has pioneered a bold new approach to sustainable healthcare, resulting in self-run centres of excellence in the countries we work in. This approach ensures that children born with facial differences can receive the surgery they need, and that these centres can be replicated both nationally and internationally.

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.

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£742,106
Latest Expenditure
£772,501

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £741,256
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £850
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £726,776
Raising Funds £45,725
Governance £34,170
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
£742,106
£772,501£726,776£415,783£367,6633 / 140
2024
£530,813
£589,377£539,919£446,178£354,0623 / 140
2023
£574,753
£588,037£535,225£504,742£175,0003 / 140
2022
£441,081
£391,8920 / 140
2021
£661,304
£786,971£737,750£468,837£435,9522 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Facing The World

What does Facing The World do?

Facing the World has pioneered a bold new approach to sustainable healthcare, resulting in self-run centres of excellence in the countries we work in. This approach ensures that children born with facial differences can receive the surgery they need, and that these centres can be replicated both nationally and internationally.

How much income did Facing The World report in 2025?

Facing The World reported total income of £742k and reported expenditure of £773k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Facing The World registered as a charity?

Facing The World was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2002 as charity number 1092772. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Facing The World?

Facing The World is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Facing The World operate?

Facing The World operates across 2 areas: Vietnam and Kensington And Chelsea.

Is Facing The World a registered charity?

Yes — Facing The World is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092772.

Details

Address
Facing The World
Suite 5
567 Fulham Road
LONDON
SW6 1ES
Registration Date
3 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991307
Charity Number
1092772

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Trustees

Anil Patel
Also governs 1 other charity
Florian Bast
KATRIN KANDEL
Michael Chiu Chan
Peter Constantin William Schell
Peter Murray Clarke
Richard William James Porter
Simon John Paul Fennell

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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