The Global Fund For Children UK Trust
The Global Fund for Children works to advance the dignity of children and youth around the world by investing small grants and organisational strengthening support in programmes of innovative community based organisations that engage marginalised and vulnerable children and youth in their communities.
Activities & Mission
The Global Fund for Children works to advance the dignity of children and youth around the world by investing small grants and organisational strengthening support in programmes of innovative community based organisations that engage marginalised and vulnerable children and youth in their communities.
Grants
The Global Fund For Children UK Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £5,532,074
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
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 | £2,602,569 | £8,358,362 | £8,210,337 | £10,449,934 | £522,969 | 20 / 0 |
| 2024 | £9,477,765 | £6,649,608 | £6,295,399 | £16,205,728 | £627,927 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £15,289,760 | £2,905,344 | £2,768,756 | £13,377,570 | £462,399 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,438,137 | £1,715,679 | £1,646,459 | £993,154 | £406,068 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,816,817 | £2,867,524 | £2,810,462 | £1,270,696 | £251,873 | 4 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Global Fund For Children UK Trust
What does The Global Fund For Children UK Trust do?
The Global Fund for Children works to advance the dignity of children and youth around the world by investing small grants and organisational strengthening support in programmes of innovative community based organisations that engage marginalised and vulnerable children and youth in their communities.
How much income did The Global Fund For Children UK Trust report in 2025?
The Global Fund For Children UK Trust reported total income of £2.60m and reported expenditure of £8.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Global Fund For Children UK Trust registered as a charity?
The Global Fund For Children UK Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 2007 as charity number 1119544. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Global Fund For Children UK Trust?
The Global Fund For Children UK Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Wilson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Global Fund For Children UK Trust operate?
The Global Fund For Children UK Trust operates across 37 areas, including Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh and 34 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Global Fund For Children UK Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Global Fund For Children UK Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119544.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated