The Railway Children
Railway Children aims to change the situation for street children around the world, by working through local organisations and advocating for change in government policies. Through partners we reach out to children as early as possible and act as an authoritative voice on their behalf to provoke actions and evoke the change they need.
Activities & Mission
Railway Children aims to change the situation for street children around the world, by working through local organisations and advocating for change in government policies. Through partners we reach out to children as early as possible and act as an authoritative voice on their behalf to provoke actions and evoke the change they need.
Grants
The Railway Children makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,299,613
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment
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.
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 | £4,469,854 | £4,299,613 | £3,116,916 | £1,941,493 | £818,928 | 129 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,490,547 | £4,351,974 | £2,946,951 | £1,771,253 | £803,089 | 119 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,858,538 | £4,234,873 | £3,102,366 | £1,632,680 | £676,785 | 104 / 18 |
| 2022 | £4,092,955 | £4,436,112 | £3,273,199 | £2,009,015 | £963,619 | 105 / 18 |
| 2021 | £4,899,891 | £4,461,680 | £3,555,237 | £2,352,172 | £1,429,107 | 100 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Railway Children
What does The Railway Children do?
Railway Children aims to change the situation for street children around the world, by working through local organisations and advocating for change in government policies. Through partners we reach out to children as early as possible and act as an authoritative voice on their behalf to provoke actions and evoke the change they need.
How much income did The Railway Children report in 2025?
The Railway Children reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £4.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Railway Children registered as a charity?
The Railway Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1996 as charity number 1058991. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The Railway Children?
The Railway Children is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Malcolm Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Railway Children operate?
The Railway Children operates across 4 areas: India, Scotland, Tanzania and England.
Is The Railway Children a registered charity?
Yes — The Railway Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058991.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated