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Paypal Giving Fund UK

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Missionfish - UK, Points of Light Foundation UK

PayPal Giving Fund UK harnesses the power of technology to make giving a part of everyday life, benefiting charities across the UK. We pursue our vision by partnering with leading internet businesses, developing innovative programs that introduce charitable giving in relevant and engaging ways to new audiences. The funds we raise enable us to support a wide range of charitable activities.

Activities & Mission

PayPal Giving Fund UK harnesses the power of technology to make giving a part of everyday life, benefiting charities across the UK. We pursue our vision by partnering with leading internet businesses, developing innovative programs that introduce charitable giving in relevant and engaging ways to new audiences. The funds we raise enable us to support a wide range of charitable activities.

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
£78,626,787
Latest Expenditure
£78,537,253

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 85% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £78,611,896
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,891
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £78,331,209
Raising Funds £206,044
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £75,419,652
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
£78,626,787
£78,537,253£78,331,209£574,957£574,9570 / 0
2023
£55,507,197
£55,517,894£55,344,919£485,423£485,4230 / 0
2022
£45,788,095
£46,030,467£45,856,847£496,120£496,1208 / 0
2021
£46,189,532
£46,090,703£45,911,923£738,492£613,4228 / 0
2020
£53,094,529
£52,839,946£52,690,842£639,663£514,5957 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Paypal Giving Fund UK

What does Paypal Giving Fund UK do?

PayPal Giving Fund UK harnesses the power of technology to make giving a part of everyday life, benefiting charities across the UK. We pursue our vision by partnering with leading internet businesses, developing innovative programs that introduce charitable giving in relevant and engaging ways to new audiences. The funds we raise enable us to support a wide range of charitable activities.

How much income did Paypal Giving Fund UK report in 2024?

Paypal Giving Fund UK reported total income of £78.63m and reported expenditure of £78.54m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Paypal Giving Fund UK?

Paypal Giving Fund UK has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Paypal Giving Fund UK registered as a charity?

Paypal Giving Fund UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2005 as charity number 1110538. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Paypal Giving Fund UK?

Paypal Giving Fund UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Paypal Giving Fund UK operate?

Paypal Giving Fund UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Paypal Giving Fund UK a registered charity?

Yes — Paypal Giving Fund UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110538.

Details

Address
c/o PayPal UK
5 Fleet Place
LONDON
EC4M 7RD
Registration Date
22 July 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4017425
Charity Number
1110538

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Trustees

Amit Ghosh
Andrew Seager
Also governs 1 other charity
David John Jones
Simon Daniel Bladon
Sukhraj Singh Dhadwar
Vanessa Onyemem

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Missionfish - UK
  • Points of Light Foundation UK

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14 May 2026
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