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International China Concern

International China Concern is a Christian development organisation bringing love, hope and opportunity to China's children with disabilities. Founded in 1993 by David Gotts, International China Concern exists to help the disadvantaged live life to the full and to their God-given potential.

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Activities & Mission

International China Concern is a Christian development organisation bringing love, hope and opportunity to China's children with disabilities. Founded in 1993 by David Gotts, International China Concern exists to help the disadvantaged live life to the full and to their God-given potential.

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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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,728,427
Latest Expenditure
£430,250

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,726,284
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,143
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £430,250
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £229,865
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — International China Concern (organisation 3948751)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,728,427
£430,250£430,250£1,395,805£1,392,3204 / 1
2023
£475,405
£485,5200 / 7
2022
£406,160
£389,2960 / 7
2021
£371,579
£371,2160 / 0
2020
£507,066
£492,740£492,740£90,519£90,5193 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International China Concern

What does International China Concern do?

International China Concern is a Christian development organisation bringing love, hope and opportunity to China's children with disabilities. Founded in 1993 by David Gotts, International China Concern exists to help the disadvantaged live life to the full and to their God-given potential.

How much income did International China Concern report in 2024?

International China Concern reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £430k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was International China Concern registered as a charity?

International China Concern was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2015 as charity number 1164736. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs International China Concern?

International China Concern is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Venerable Simon Philip Gates. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International China Concern operate?

International China Concern operates in China, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is International China Concern a registered charity?

Yes — International China Concern is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164736.

Details

Address
International China Concern
The CastleGate
Melbourne Street
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 2JQ
Registration Date
7 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5067337
Charity Number
1164736

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Trustees

Venerable Simon Philip Gates Chair
Hannah Lamont
Juan Long
Katharine Mary Simpson
Robert Cathal Molloy
Yanping Ye

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30 July 2026
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