United World Schools
At UWS, our vision is Zero Education Poverty - a world where every child is empowered through education to choose their own future. Our mission is to ensure children in remote and marginalised communities achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Skills - the essential building blocks of lifelong learning.
Activities & Mission
At UWS, our vision is Zero Education Poverty - a world where every child is empowered through education to choose their own future. Our mission is to ensure children in remote and marginalised communities achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Skills - the essential building blocks of lifelong learning.
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 19% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,296,424 | £3,988,745 | £3,344,290 | £1,606,838 | £1,273,665 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,581,512 | £3,310,709 | £2,779,664 | £1,299,158 | £809,753 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,546,686 | £3,549,478 | £2,923,169 | £1,028,355 | £714,000 | 17 / 12 |
| 2021 | £3,229,246 | £3,340,423 | £2,707,313 | £1,031,147 | £947,670 | 20 / 10 |
| 2020 | £2,761,761 | £2,843,372 | £2,449,925 | £1,219,719 | £980,092 | 19 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about United World Schools
What does United World Schools do?
At UWS, our vision is Zero Education Poverty - a world where every child is empowered through education to choose their own future. Our mission is to ensure children in remote and marginalised communities achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Skills - the essential building blocks of lifelong learning.
How much income did United World Schools report in 2024?
United World Schools reported total income of £4.30m and reported expenditure of £3.99m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is United World Schools?
United World Schools has a program ratio of 77.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was United World Schools registered as a charity?
United World Schools was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 2020 as charity number 1187721. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs United World Schools?
United World Schools is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Lance Taylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does United World Schools operate?
United World Schools operates across 4 areas: Burma, Cambodia, Madagascar and Nepal.
Is United World Schools a registered charity?
Yes — United World Schools is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187721.
Details
133 Whitechapel High Street
LONDON
E1 7qa
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