The World Children's Fund
Also known as: World Children's Rescue Fund
PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LESS STABLE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID RELIEF IN DISASTER AREAS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Activities & Mission
PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LESS STABLE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID RELIEF IN DISASTER AREAS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Grants
The World Children's Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £241,850
- Who it helps
- children and young people and elderly people
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
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 | £1,090,888 | £1,169,747 | £1,062,893 | £810,645 | £810,645 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,001,052 | £1,139,771 | £1,035,867 | £889,504 | £889,504 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,359,733 | £2,382,902 | £2,208,587 | £1,028,223 | £1,028,223 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,163,207 | £2,090,063 | £1,949,309 | £1,051,392 | £1,051,392 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,271,928 | £4,139,815 | £4,003,380 | £978,248 | £978,248 | 1 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The World Children's Fund
What does The World Children's Fund do?
PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LESS STABLE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID RELIEF IN DISASTER AREAS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
How much income did The World Children's Fund report in 2025?
The World Children's Fund reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The World Children's Fund registered as a charity?
The World Children's Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2000 as charity number 1079124. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The World Children's Fund?
The World Children's Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOSEPH LAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The World Children's Fund operate?
The World Children's Fund operates across 10 areas, including Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The World Children's Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The World Children's Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079124.
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Also Known As
- World Children's Rescue Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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