The Save The Children Fund
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Save the Children
TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN ANY COUNTRY OR COUNTRIES, WITHOUT DIFFERENTIATION ON THE GROUND OF RACE, COLOUR, NATIONALITY, CREED OR SEX TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE NATURE, CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DISTRESS, AND WANT OF WELFARE AS AFORESAID, AND TO CONDUCT AND PROCURE RESEARCH CONCERNING THE SAME AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF.
Activities & Mission
TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN ANY COUNTRY OR COUNTRIES, WITHOUT DIFFERENTIATION ON THE GROUND OF RACE, COLOUR, NATIONALITY, CREED OR SEX TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE NATURE, CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DISTRESS, AND WANT OF WELFARE AS AFORESAID, AND TO CONDUCT AND PROCURE RESEARCH CONCERNING THE SAME AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF.
Areas of Operation
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 Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 372). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £262,508,000 | £275,822,000 | £233,620,106 | £60,928,770 | £44,672,593 | 885 / 2988 |
| 2024 | £304,834,000 | £308,810,973 | £265,103,636 | £70,638,000 | £49,468,980 | 910 / 3351 |
| 2023 | £296,015,000 | £295,425,000 | £256,291,000 | £73,580,000 | £46,321,000 | 885 / 3230 |
| 2022 | £294,356,000 | £286,371,000 | £251,455,000 | £69,675,000 | £42,547,000 | 862 / 3689 |
| 2021 | £240,409,000 | £235,928,000 | £202,555,000 | £64,477,000 | £33,122,000 | 904 / 3955 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Save The Children Fund
What does The Save The Children Fund do?
TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN ANY COUNTRY OR COUNTRIES, WITHOUT DIFFERENTIATION ON THE GROUND OF RACE, COLOUR, NATIONALITY, CREED OR SEX TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE NATURE, CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DISTRESS, AND WANT OF WELFARE AS AFORESAID, AND TO CONDUCT AND PROCURE RESEARCH CONCERNING THE SAME AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF.
How much income did The Save The Children Fund report in 2025?
The Save The Children Fund reported total income of £262.51m and reported expenditure of £275.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Save The Children Fund?
The Save The Children Fund has a program ratio of 89.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 372 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Save The Children Fund registered as a charity?
The Save The Children Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 1962 as charity number 213890. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Save The Children Fund?
The Save The Children Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Tsitsi Dadirai Chawatama-Kwambana. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Save The Children Fund operate?
The Save The Children Fund operates across 83 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Australia and 80 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Save The Children Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Save The Children Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213890.
Details
1 St. John's Lane
LONDON
EC1M 4AR
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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