Sos Children's Villages UK
Also known as: Sos Children, World Orphan Week, Wow
SOS Children's Villages UK is part of a global federation founded in 1949. Working in over 130 countries, the SOS Children's Villages federation is the world's largest non-governmental group focused on supporting children and young people who don't have, or at risk of losing, parental care. SOS Children's Villages UK supports children in over 100 of these today.
Activities & Mission
SOS Children's Villages UK is part of a global federation founded in 1949. Working in over 130 countries, the SOS Children's Villages federation is the world's largest non-governmental group focused on supporting children and young people who don't have, or at risk of losing, parental care. SOS Children's Villages UK supports children in over 100 of these today.
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,790,765 | £7,757,631 | £4,836,482 | £1,472,026 | £0 | 33 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,138,744 | £7,772,382 | £4,885,087 | £2,438,889 | £0 | 29 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,421,374 | £8,348,238 | £6,310,428 | £3,959,595 | £0 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,441,443 | £7,042,983 | £4,433,588 | £6,835,937 | £2,896,611 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,848,786 | £5,225,675 | £3,744,058 | £5,462,414 | £1,821,981 | 24 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sos Children's Villages UK
What does Sos Children's Villages UK do?
SOS Children's Villages UK is part of a global federation founded in 1949. Working in over 130 countries, the SOS Children's Villages federation is the world's largest non-governmental group focused on supporting children and young people who don't have, or at risk of losing, parental care. SOS Children's Villages UK supports children in over 100 of these today.
How much income did Sos Children's Villages UK report in 2025?
Sos Children's Villages UK reported total income of £6.79m and reported expenditure of £7.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sos Children's Villages UK registered as a charity?
Sos Children's Villages UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 1998 as charity number 1069204. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Sos Children's Villages UK?
Sos Children's Villages UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sos Children's Villages UK operate?
Sos Children's Villages UK operates across 48 areas, including Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh and 45 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sos Children's Villages UK a registered charity?
Yes — Sos Children's Villages UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069204.
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Also Known As
- Sos Children
- World Orphan Week
- Wow
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- 9 November 2026
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