Stand By Me
Also known as: Kids Alive, Kids Alive UK
WE CARE FOR OVER 4,000 KIDS ACROSS THE WORLD BUT NO TWO ARE THE SAME, SO WE TAKE CARE TO UNDERSTAND AND MEET EACH OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, FROM FOOD AND HEALTHCARE, TO LOVING PARENTS AND QUALITY EDUCATION. WE HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, STAND ON THEIR OWN TWO FEET AND CHANGE THEIR FUTURES. WE HAVE TRANSFORMED THOUSANDS OF KIDS LIVES, AND WE ARE ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED.
Activities & Mission
WE CARE FOR OVER 4,000 KIDS ACROSS THE WORLD BUT NO TWO ARE THE SAME, SO WE TAKE CARE TO UNDERSTAND AND MEET EACH OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, FROM FOOD AND HEALTHCARE, TO LOVING PARENTS AND QUALITY EDUCATION. WE HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, STAND ON THEIR OWN TWO FEET AND CHANGE THEIR FUTURES. WE HAVE TRANSFORMED THOUSANDS OF KIDS LIVES, AND WE ARE ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED.
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 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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 | £3,047,772 | £3,014,959 | £2,910,176 | £1,986,777 | £274,797 | 14 / 10 |
| 2023 | £2,781,975 | £3,048,348 | £2,949,580 | £1,953,964 | £261,638 | 14 / 10 |
| 2022 | £2,602,237 | £2,829,776 | £2,715,015 | £2,220,337 | £414,438 | 14 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,618,044 | £2,371,275 | £2,281,291 | £2,447,876 | £311,149 | 12 / 10 |
| 2020 | £2,453,070 | £1,936,608 | £1,841,926 | £2,201,107 | £219,381 | 12 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Stand By Me
What does Stand By Me do?
WE CARE FOR OVER 4,000 KIDS ACROSS THE WORLD BUT NO TWO ARE THE SAME, SO WE TAKE CARE TO UNDERSTAND AND MEET EACH OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, FROM FOOD AND HEALTHCARE, TO LOVING PARENTS AND QUALITY EDUCATION. WE HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, STAND ON THEIR OWN TWO FEET AND CHANGE THEIR FUTURES. WE HAVE TRANSFORMED THOUSANDS OF KIDS LIVES, AND WE ARE ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED.
How much income did Stand By Me report in 2024?
Stand By Me reported total income of £3.05m and reported expenditure of £3.01m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stand By Me?
Stand By Me has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stand By Me registered as a charity?
Stand By Me was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 2019 as charity number 1185124. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Stand By Me?
Stand By Me is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stand By Me operate?
Stand By Me operates across 9 areas, including Burma, Colombia, Dominican Republic and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Stand By Me a registered charity?
Yes — Stand By Me is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185124.
Details
630 Upper Brentwood Road
ROMFORD
Essex
RM2 6HS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Kids Alive
- Kids Alive UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated