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.
Grants
Stand By Me makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,906,860
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 | £3,135,023 | £2,906,860 | £2,788,191 | £2,214,940 | £359,944 | 14 / 10 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Stand By Me reported total income of £3.14m and reported expenditure of £2.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Kids Alive
- Kids Alive UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated