Street Child
Also known as: Street Child of Sierra Leone
RELIEF OF POVERTY & HARDSHIP AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREET BY PROVISION OF SHELTER, FOOD, HEALTH, EDUCATION, FAMILY RECONCILIATION AND OTHER SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES; PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN; DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
Activities & Mission
RELIEF OF POVERTY & HARDSHIP AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREET BY PROVISION OF SHELTER, FOOD, HEALTH, EDUCATION, FAMILY RECONCILIATION AND OTHER SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES; PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN; DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £22,256,582 | £21,904,899 | £18,255,658 | £3,859,061 | £1,320,205 | 90 / 2 |
| 2024 | £21,488,600 | £22,071,564 | £18,852,499 | £3,507,378 | £1,433,818 | 98 / 2 |
| 2023 | £20,001,043 | £20,129,069 | £17,441,505 | £4,090,314 | £1,111,639 | 82 / 1 |
| 2022 | £17,334,175 | £17,272,866 | £15,319,976 | £4,218,692 | £1,215,047 | 64 / 0 |
| 2021 | £13,017,443 | £12,463,939 | £11,090,267 | £4,156,157 | £1,347,160 | 69 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Street Child
What does Street Child do?
RELIEF OF POVERTY & HARDSHIP AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREET BY PROVISION OF SHELTER, FOOD, HEALTH, EDUCATION, FAMILY RECONCILIATION AND OTHER SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES; PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN; DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
How much income did Street Child report in 2025?
Street Child reported total income of £22.26m and reported expenditure of £21.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Street Child?
Street Child has a program ratio of 82.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Street Child registered as a charity?
Street Child was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2009 as charity number 1128536. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Street Child?
Street Child is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Anthony Wallersteiner MA, PHD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Street Child operate?
Street Child operates across 14 areas, including Afghanistan, Burundi, Cameroon and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Street Child a registered charity?
Yes — Street Child is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128536.
Details
33 Creechurch Lane
LONDON
EC3A 5EB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Street Child of Sierra Leone
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated