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Global Charities

Also known as: Gcap Charities, For Full List of Working Names See Trustees Annual Report, Global's Make Some Noise, Help a Capital Child, Help a London Child, Make Some Noise for Mental Health, The Classic Fm Foundation

The charity improves the lives of disadvantaged people by working with small charities across the UK. We work across four key areas: providing shelter and safety, supporting physical and mental health, improving life skills, and preventing isolation. We award grants, raise awareness and run learning programmes for small charities.

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Activities & Mission

The charity improves the lives of disadvantaged people by working with small charities across the UK. We work across four key areas: providing shelter and safety, supporting physical and mental health, improving life skills, and preventing isolation. We award grants, raise awareness and run learning programmes for small charities.

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
£6,764,108
Latest Expenditure
£6,758,698

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,320,821
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,256,466
Investments £186,821
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,292,777
Raising Funds £1,465,921
Governance £27,366
Grants to Institutions £3,090,000
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
£6,764,108
£6,758,698£5,292,777£1,615,036£1,615,03620 / 0
2024
£5,473,285
£6,053,691£4,813,531£1,609,626£1,609,62621 / 28
2023
£4,566,409
£4,577,533£3,639,426£2,190,032£2,184,65822 / 28
2022
£2,995,557
£3,997,454£3,393,848£2,201,153£2,201,15418 / 22
2021
£4,882,162
£4,126,762£3,379,642£3,203,055£1,265,03318 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Global Charities

What does Global Charities do?

The charity improves the lives of disadvantaged people by working with small charities across the UK. We work across four key areas: providing shelter and safety, supporting physical and mental health, improving life skills, and preventing isolation. We award grants, raise awareness and run learning programmes for small charities.

How much income did Global Charities report in 2025?

Global Charities reported total income of £6.76m and reported expenditure of £6.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Global Charities registered as a charity?

Global Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2002 as charity number 1091657. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Global Charities?

Global Charities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Global Charities operate?

Global Charities operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Global Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Global Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091657.

Details

Address
30 LEICESTER SQUARE
LONDON
WC2H 7LA
Registration Date
17 April 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3988869
Charity Number
1091657

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Trustees

David Bletso
Dena McCallum
Gregory David Levine
Marcia Asare
Mark David Russell Findlay
Mickelle Rhonda Roberts
Sally Cairns
Also governs 1 other charity
Shalni Sood
Zoe Nicole Elizabeth Cadman

Also Known As

  • Gcap Charities
  • For Full List of Working Names See Trustees Annual Report
  • Global's Make Some Noise
  • Help a Capital Child
  • Help a London Child
  • Make Some Noise for Mental Health
  • The Classic Fm Foundation

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30 July 2026
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