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Kids Matter

Our vision is for every child in need to be raised in a strong family. We reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based programmes. We engage local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence, and community, enabling their children to thrive.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is for every child in need to be raised in a strong family. We reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based programmes. We engage local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence, and community, enabling their children to thrive.

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
£795,496
Latest Expenditure
£703,111

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £775,234
Charitable Activities £16,237
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,025
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £620,075
Raising Funds £83,036
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
£795,496
£703,111£620,075£485,741£492,00019 / 150
2023
£579,968
£620,471£561,864£393,356£378,80817 / 50
2022
£453,277
£539,3480 / 102
2021
£620,587
£389,778£387,148£519,980£73,00011 / 103
2020
£325,068
£289,7950 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kids Matter

What does Kids Matter do?

Our vision is for every child in need to be raised in a strong family. We reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based programmes. We engage local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence, and community, enabling their children to thrive.

How much income did Kids Matter report in 2024?

Kids Matter reported total income of £795k and reported expenditure of £703k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kids Matter registered as a charity?

Kids Matter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2015 as charity number 1163617. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Kids Matter?

Kids Matter is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANJA SONKSEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kids Matter operate?

Kids Matter operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kids Matter a registered charity?

Yes — Kids Matter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163617.

Details

Address
Kids Matter
Rutland House
23-25 Friar Lane
Leicester
LE1 5QQ
Registration Date
17 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5065028
Charity Number
1163617

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Trustees

ANJA SONKSEN Chair
ALEXANDRA STEWART
Chianne Lawsin
DAVID RICHARDS
DR YAEL GARDNER
Joanne Watling
JULIA ELIZABETH GRANT
PETER BACON
VICTORIA JANE NEAL

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30 July 2026
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