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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

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
£7,414,859
Latest Expenditure
£8,967,599

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,021,366
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £115,467
Investments £278,026
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,717,371
Raising Funds £250,228
Governance £26,584
Grants to Institutions £731,912
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£8,567,824
£5,869,182£5,822,602£8,257,152£1,305,34620 / 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 2024?

Theirworld reported total income of £7.41m and reported expenditure of £8.97m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Theirworld?

Theirworld has a program ratio of 117.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
1 Blossom Yard
Second Floor
LONDON
E1 6RS
Registration Date
31 May 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991211
Charity Number
1092312

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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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Piggybankkids

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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