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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
£66,616,958
Latest Expenditure
£66,534,299

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £66,606,389
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,283
Other Income £286

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £66,325,940
Raising Funds £208,359
Governance £19,983
Grants to Institutions £63,740,858
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£66,616,958
£66,534,299£66,325,940£657,616£657,6160 / 0
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

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 2025?

Paypal Giving Fund UK reported total income of £66.62m and reported expenditure of £66.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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
David John Jones
Simon Daniel Bladon
Sukhraj Singh Dhadwar
Vanessa Onyemem

Also Known As

  • Missionfish - UK
  • Points of Light Foundation UK

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30 July 2026
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