St. David's Children Society
Also known as: Catholic Children's Society (wales), The Catholic Children and Family Care Society (wales), St David's Children Society
Adoption agency.
Activities & Mission
Adoption agency.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,557,521 | £1,642,360 | £1,642,360 | £553,457 | £553,457 | 10 / 8 |
| 2024 | £1,243,912 | £1,575,209 | £1,575,209 | £638,296 | £638,296 | 26 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,258,529 | £1,666,294 | £1,666,294 | £969,593 | £969,593 | 28 / 8 |
| 2022 | £1,693,015 | £1,693,373 | £1,693,373 | £1,377,358 | £1,377,358 | 30 / 6 |
| 2021 | £2,015,898 | £1,709,149 | £1,709,149 | £1,377,716 | £1,377,716 | 26 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St. David's Children Society
What does St. David's Children Society do?
Adoption agency.
How much income did St. David's Children Society report in 2025?
St. David's Children Society reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St. David's Children Society?
St. David's Children Society has a program ratio of 105.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St. David's Children Society registered as a charity?
St. David's Children Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 1981 as charity number 509163. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs St. David's Children Society?
St. David's Children Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILLIP CHICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St. David's Children Society operate?
St. David's Children Society operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St. David's Children Society a registered charity?
Yes — St. David's Children Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 509163.
Details
Lambourne Crescent
Llanishen
CARDIFF
CF14 5GL
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Catholic Children's Society (wales)
- The Catholic Children and Family Care Society (wales)
- St David's Children Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated