The Saigon Children's Charity CIO
SAIGON CHILDREN'S CHARITY CIO SUPPORTS SEVERELY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN VIETNAM TO ESCAPE POVERTY THROUGH RECEIVING AN EDUCATION. MANY CHILDREN DROP OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES, REMAINING TRAPPED IN THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE OFFER CAREFULLY TARGETED HELP TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE: BUILDING SCHOOLS, GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND BUILDING CAPACITY.
Activities & Mission
SAIGON CHILDREN'S CHARITY CIO SUPPORTS SEVERELY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN VIETNAM TO ESCAPE POVERTY THROUGH RECEIVING AN EDUCATION. MANY CHILDREN DROP OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES, REMAINING TRAPPED IN THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE OFFER CAREFULLY TARGETED HELP TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE: BUILDING SCHOOLS, GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND BUILDING CAPACITY.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,455,446 | £1,445,980 | £1,297,713 | £523,883 | £523,883 | 31 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,637,245 | £1,480,959 | £1,305,093 | £510,879 | £510,879 | 31 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,475,926 | £1,384,533 | £1,194,600 | £372,563 | £372,562 | 32 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,299,126 | £1,251,328 | £1,120,944 | £252,751 | £252,751 | 31 / 5 |
| 2020 | £1,209,308 | £1,131,997 | £960,938 | £202,842 | £202,842 | 31 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Saigon Children's Charity CIO
What does The Saigon Children's Charity CIO do?
SAIGON CHILDREN'S CHARITY CIO SUPPORTS SEVERELY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN VIETNAM TO ESCAPE POVERTY THROUGH RECEIVING AN EDUCATION. MANY CHILDREN DROP OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES, REMAINING TRAPPED IN THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE OFFER CAREFULLY TARGETED HELP TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE: BUILDING SCHOOLS, GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND BUILDING CAPACITY.
How much income did The Saigon Children's Charity CIO report in 2024?
The Saigon Children's Charity CIO reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Saigon Children's Charity CIO?
The Saigon Children's Charity CIO has a program ratio of 89.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Saigon Children's Charity CIO registered as a charity?
The Saigon Children's Charity CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2014 as charity number 1157774. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Saigon Children's Charity CIO?
The Saigon Children's Charity CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID HUW APPLETON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Saigon Children's Charity CIO operate?
The Saigon Children's Charity CIO operates in Vietnam, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Saigon Children's Charity CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Saigon Children's Charity CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157774.
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