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.
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 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £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 |
| 2020 | £109,368,000 | £109,280,000 | £75,346,000 | £3,628,000 | £2,664,000 | 351 / 2 |
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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 2024?
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF reported total income of £135.26m and reported expenditure of £136.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF?
The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF has a program ratio of 69.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 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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1 Westfield Avenue
LONDON
E20 1HZ
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- 14 May 2026
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