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Theirworld

Also known as: Piggybankkids

1) THE RELIEF OF POOR OR INFIRM CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE3) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE

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Activities & Mission

1) THE RELIEF OF POOR OR INFIRM CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE3) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE

Grants

Theirworld makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£644,193
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

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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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.

Show all 12 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,547,469
Latest Expenditure
£8,693,018

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,093,685
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £48,807
Investments £404,977
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,574,392
Raising Funds £118,626
Governance £33,630
Grants to Institutions £644,193
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,547,469
£8,693,018£8,574,392£12,260,392£4,695,51732 / 0
2024
£7,414,859
£8,967,599£8,717,371£10,721,316£4,733,88334 / 0
2023
£6,619,000
£6,449,041£6,306,102£12,248,234£3,444,00433 / 0
2022
£7,957,244
£6,356,276£6,315,087£12,196,470£3,017,25329 / 0
2021
£8,332,511
£6,231,705£6,202,888£10,321,200£3,852,36132 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Theirworld

What does Theirworld do?

1) THE RELIEF OF POOR OR INFIRM CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE3) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE

How much income did Theirworld report in 2025?

Theirworld reported total income of £10.55m and reported expenditure of £8.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Theirworld registered as a charity?

Theirworld was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2002 as charity number 1092312. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Theirworld?

Theirworld is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is SARAH JANE BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Theirworld operate?

Theirworld operates across 12 areas, including Cambodia, Greece, India and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Theirworld a registered charity?

Yes — Theirworld is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092312.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 May 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991211
Charity Number
1092312

Trustees

SARAH JANE BROWN Chair
Charles Jurd
DAVID JOHN BOUTCHER
Ian Laing
LUCY DOUGHTY
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Neena Modi
Also governs 2 other charities
Theodosia Sowa CBE

Also Known As

  • Piggybankkids

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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