Save The Children International
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The International Save the Children Alliance Charity
Save the Children works in around 120 countries to deliver immediate and lasting change to children's lives. We program across all contexts to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected. Save the Children International and 29 member organisations make up Save the Children Association. Together in 2015 we reached 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.
Activities & Mission
Save the Children works in around 120 countries to deliver immediate and lasting change to children's lives. We program across all contexts to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected. Save the Children International and 29 member organisations make up Save the Children Association. Together in 2015 we reached 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,103,536,563 | £1,180,817,504 | £1,179,057,738 | £87,404,020 | £12,905,990 | 16153 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,216,342,610 | £1,222,576,350 | £1,221,080,880 | £165,429,160 | £17,718,910 | 19548 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,309,489,397 | £1,240,159,902 | £1,239,198,032 | £178,183,839 | £18,510,865 | 18409 / 5 |
| 2021 | £988,001,224 | £956,387,109 | £955,920,169 | £98,233,325 | £12,644,361 | 16358 / 0 |
| 2020 | £876,468,492 | £860,421,478 | £860,273,358 | £67,687,426 | £8,684,211 | 15920 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Save The Children International
What does Save The Children International do?
Save the Children works in around 120 countries to deliver immediate and lasting change to children's lives. We program across all contexts to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected. Save the Children International and 29 member organisations make up Save the Children Association. Together in 2015 we reached 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.
How much income did Save The Children International report in 2024?
Save The Children International reported total income of £1.10bn and reported expenditure of £1.18bn for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Save The Children International?
Save The Children International has a program ratio of 106.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Save The Children International registered as a charity?
Save The Children International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1999 as charity number 1076822. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Save The Children International?
Save The Children International is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Angela Jean Ahrendts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Save The Children International operate?
Save The Children International operates across 62 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and 59 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Save The Children International a registered charity?
Yes — Save The Children International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076822.
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1 St John's Lane
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EC1M 4BL
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- The International Save the Children Alliance Charity
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- 14 May 2026
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