national children's bureau
Activities & Mission
The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that for 60 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We work with children and for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and practitioners, and provide creative solutions on a range of social issues.
Fundraising
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Country
Financial Information
Latest Income
£15,777,000
Latest Expenditure
£16,002,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 101.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £290,000
Charitable Activities £15,332,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £150,000
Other Income £5,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £15,946,000
Raising Funds £48,000
Governance £87,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £8,000
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,777,000 | £16,002,000 | £15,946,000 | £8,177,000 | £2,702,000 | 206 / 0 |
| 2024 | £12,751,000 | £13,296,000 | £13,096,000 | £8,402,000 | £2,531,000 | 147 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,910,000 | £11,130,000 | £10,347,000 | £8,942,000 | £2,741,000 | 114 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,393,000 | £12,939,000 | £12,555,000 | £4,943,000 | £1,775,000 | 113 / 0 |
| 2021 | £16,239,000 | £16,169,000 | £15,833,000 | £1,495,000 | £1,784,000 | 107 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
National Children's Bureau
23 Mentmore Terrace
London
E8 3PN
23 Mentmore Terrace
London
E8 3PN
Website
www.ncb.org.ukRegistration Date
12 June 1969
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
258825
Charity Number
258825
Trustees
Alison O'Sullivan
Nainan Shah
Bethan Myfanwy Hoggan
Dr Catriona Lucy Hugman
Emma Margaret Beeden
Jadesola Chiamaka Oluwatobiloba Olusanya
Kathryn Elizabeth Pugh
Sarah Margaret Mullen
Sarbjit Rana
Steven Crocker
Marjorie Ann James
Professor Neal Hazel
Dr Dominic Martin McSherry
Tayo Leigh
Onder Beter
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- NCB