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.
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.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,764,108 | £6,758,698 | £5,292,777 | £1,615,036 | £1,615,036 | 20 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,473,285 | £6,053,691 | £4,813,531 | £1,609,626 | £1,609,626 | 21 / 28 |
| 2023 | £4,566,409 | £4,577,533 | £3,639,426 | £2,190,032 | £2,184,658 | 22 / 28 |
| 2022 | £2,995,557 | £3,997,454 | £3,393,848 | £2,201,153 | £2,201,154 | 18 / 22 |
| 2021 | £4,882,162 | £4,126,762 | £3,379,642 | £3,203,055 | £1,265,033 | 18 / 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.
How efficient is Global Charities?
Global Charities has a program ratio of 78.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 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
LONDON
WC2H 7LA
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
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
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated