Tearfund
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Tear Fund, Bin Twinning, Toilet Twinning, Twinning Unlimited
TEARFUND IS A CHRISTIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMITTED TO ERADICATING POVERTY. OUR VISION IS TO SEE PEOPLE FREED FROM POVERTY LIVING TRANSFORMED LIVES AND REACHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO FOLLOW JESUS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST RESPONDING TO CRISES AND PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO BRING RESTORATION TO PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.
Activities & Mission
TEARFUND IS A CHRISTIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMITTED TO ERADICATING POVERTY. OUR VISION IS TO SEE PEOPLE FREED FROM POVERTY LIVING TRANSFORMED LIVES AND REACHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO FOLLOW JESUS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST RESPONDING TO CRISES AND PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO BRING RESTORATION TO PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £80,238,000 | £77,667,000 | £66,513,000 | £29,750,000 | £11,807,000 | 893 / 1300 |
| 2024 | £82,587,318 | £82,727,000 | £69,450,000 | £27,179,000 | £6,117,000 | 1078 / 1300 |
| 2023 | £85,382,000 | £90,292,000 | £75,447,000 | £27,319,000 | £6,523,000 | 1057 / 1300 |
| 2022 | £79,474,000 | £76,914,000 | £64,287,000 | £32,229,000 | £11,475,000 | 1088 / 1300 |
| 2021 | £81,367,000 | £77,756,000 | £66,538,000 | £29,669,000 | £9,626,000 | 1237 / 1750 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tearfund
What does Tearfund do?
TEARFUND IS A CHRISTIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMITTED TO ERADICATING POVERTY. OUR VISION IS TO SEE PEOPLE FREED FROM POVERTY LIVING TRANSFORMED LIVES AND REACHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO FOLLOW JESUS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST RESPONDING TO CRISES AND PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO BRING RESTORATION TO PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.
How much income did Tearfund report in 2025?
Tearfund reported total income of £80.24m and reported expenditure of £77.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tearfund?
Tearfund has a program ratio of 82.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tearfund registered as a charity?
Tearfund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1973 as charity number 265464. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Tearfund?
Tearfund is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tearfund operate?
Tearfund operates across 51 areas, including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh and 48 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Tearfund a registered charity?
Yes — Tearfund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265464.
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Also Known As
- Tear Fund
- Bin Twinning
- Tearfund
- Toilet Twinning
- Twinning Unlimited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated