Magic Bus Global
Magic Bus Global was established as the international strategic lead and coordinating organisation within the Magic Bus global network to promote, develop, support, oversee and coordinate the delivery of Magic Bus programmes around the world.
Activities & Mission
Magic Bus Global was established as the international strategic lead and coordinating organisation within the Magic Bus global network to promote, develop, support, oversee and coordinate the delivery of Magic Bus programmes around the world.
Grants
Magic Bus Global is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £206,637
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Efficiency
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.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £973,201 | £715,107 | £715,107 | £1,198,620 | £683,911 | 1 / 1 |
| 2024 | £694,336 | £468,288 | £468,288 | £941,530 | £426,821 | 1 / 1 |
| 2023 | £842,587 | £691,056 | £559,012 | £716,382 | £233,904 | 1 / 1 |
| 2022 | £205,850 | £162,450 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £19,969 | £14,658 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Magic Bus Global
What does Magic Bus Global do?
Magic Bus Global was established as the international strategic lead and coordinating organisation within the Magic Bus global network to promote, develop, support, oversee and coordinate the delivery of Magic Bus programmes around the world.
How much income did Magic Bus Global report in 2025?
Magic Bus Global reported total income of £973k and reported expenditure of £715k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Magic Bus Global registered as a charity?
Magic Bus Global was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2016 as charity number 1167487. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Magic Bus Global?
Magic Bus Global is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MATTHEW IAN SPACIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Magic Bus Global operate?
Magic Bus Global operates across 4 areas: Bangladesh, Burma, India and Nepal.
Is Magic Bus Global a registered charity?
Yes — Magic Bus Global is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167487.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated