The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Unicef UK
UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children. UNICEF works in partnership with families, local communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries and territories to help every child realise their full potential.UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF's emergency and development work around the world and advocates for lasting change for children worldwide.
Activities & Mission
UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children. UNICEF works in partnership with families, local communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries and territories to help every child realise their full potential.UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF's emergency and development work around the world and advocates for lasting change for children worldwide.
Grants
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £96,487,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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
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 | £146,653,000 | £145,761,000 | £106,209,000 | £8,810,000 | £8,006,000 | 403 / 0 |
| 2024 | £135,263,000 | £136,560,000 | £93,953,000 | £7,918,000 | £7,003,000 | 400 / 0 |
| 2023 | £160,850,000 | £160,393,000 | £119,919,000 | £9,215,000 | £8,046,000 | 358 / 0 |
| 2022 | £179,503,000 | £176,530,000 | £140,600,000 | £8,758,000 | £8,012,000 | 340 / 0 |
| 2021 | £141,824,000 | £139,667,000 | £106,195,000 | £5,785,000 | £4,812,000 | 328 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF
What does The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF do?
UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children. UNICEF works in partnership with families, local communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries and territories to help every child realise their full potential.UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF's emergency and development work around the world and advocates for lasting change for children worldwide.
How much income did The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF report in 2025?
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF reported total income of £146.65m and reported expenditure of £145.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF registered as a charity?
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1998 as charity number 1072612. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF?
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shatish Damodar Dasani. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF operate?
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF operates across 62 areas, including Angola, Bangladesh, Belize and 59 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF a registered charity?
Yes — The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072612.
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Also Known As
- Unicef UK
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- 2 November 2026
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