The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk)
Also known as: The C-H Foundation, Ciff UK
THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANISATION, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF POOR AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. USING DATA AND EVIDENCE FOR IMPACT AT SCALE, CIFF'S FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE CHILDREN AND MOTHERS' HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE, AND SMART WAYS TO SLOWDOWN CLIMATE CHANGE.
Activities & Mission
THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANISATION, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF POOR AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. USING DATA AND EVIDENCE FOR IMPACT AT SCALE, CIFF'S FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE CHILDREN AND MOTHERS' HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE, AND SMART WAYS TO SLOWDOWN CLIMATE CHANGE.
Grants
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £420,310,628
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £69,235,125 | £472,400,238 | £455,776,775 | £5,901,188,825 | £1,079,699,960 | 234 / 0 |
| 2024 | £66,684,274 | £508,444,170 | £499,057,426 | £4,807,068,253 | £858,012,800 | 225 / 0 |
| 2023 | £70,381,548 | £449,052,123 | £439,395,241 | £4,516,824,989 | £777,589,100 | 211 / 0 |
| 2022 | £41,392,327 | £409,827,075 | £397,397,790 | £4,115,685,357 | £758,882,327 | 195 / 0 |
| 2021 | £17,861,610 | £618,739,409 | £604,625,191 | £4,352,042,524 | £703,631,220 | 167 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk)
What does The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) do?
THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANISATION, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF POOR AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. USING DATA AND EVIDENCE FOR IMPACT AT SCALE, CIFF'S FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE CHILDREN AND MOTHERS' HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE, AND SMART WAYS TO SLOWDOWN CLIMATE CHANGE.
How much income did The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) report in 2025?
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) reported total income of £69.24m and reported expenditure of £472.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) registered as a charity?
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2002 as charity number 1091043. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk)?
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) operate?
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) operates across 30 areas, including Australia, Austria, Bangladesh and 27 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091043.
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Also governs 1 other charity
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Also Known As
- The C-H Foundation
- Ciff UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated