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.
Grants
Tearfund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £19,940,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
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.
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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 | £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.
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 12 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 48 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil and 45 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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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Tear Fund
- Bin Twinning
- Tearfund
- Toilet Twinning
- Twinning Unlimited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated