Right To Play UK Limited
Right To Play is a global organisation that uses the transformative power of play - playing sports, playing games - to educate and empower children affected by conflict, poverty and disease. We reach more than one million children in regular weekly activities, and have a direct impact on the development of critical life skills that affect positive and sustainable change.
Activities & Mission
Right To Play is a global organisation that uses the transformative power of play - playing sports, playing games - to educate and empower children affected by conflict, poverty and disease. We reach more than one million children in regular weekly activities, and have a direct impact on the development of critical life skills that affect positive and sustainable change.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,425,921 | £2,244,781 | £1,696,851 | £725,577 | £725,577 | 7 / 4 |
| 2023 | £2,069,137 | £2,253,807 | £1,812,698 | £544,437 | £57,474 | 6 / 4 |
| 2022 | £1,835,732 | £1,665,037 | £1,202,777 | £729,102 | £353,665 | 6 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,271,705 | £1,276,519 | £873,965 | £558,407 | £434,133 | 5 / 4 |
| 2020 | £1,245,167 | £1,303,292 | £869,350 | £563,221 | £173,947 | 8 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Right To Play UK Limited
What does Right To Play UK Limited do?
Right To Play is a global organisation that uses the transformative power of play - playing sports, playing games - to educate and empower children affected by conflict, poverty and disease. We reach more than one million children in regular weekly activities, and have a direct impact on the development of critical life skills that affect positive and sustainable change.
How much income did Right To Play UK Limited report in 2024?
Right To Play UK Limited reported total income of £2.43m and reported expenditure of £2.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Right To Play UK Limited?
Right To Play UK Limited has a program ratio of 69.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Right To Play UK Limited registered as a charity?
Right To Play UK Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2005 as charity number 1112404. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Right To Play UK Limited?
Right To Play UK Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Greg Lai. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Right To Play UK Limited operate?
Right To Play UK Limited operates across 15 areas, including Burundi, Canada, Ethiopia and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Right To Play UK Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Right To Play UK Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112404.
Details
170 Kennington Lane
Office G04
London
SE11 5DP
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