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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.

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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,194,928
Latest Expenditure
£4,560,477

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,497,083
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £613,099
Investments £19,947
Other Income £64,799

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,807,356
Raising Funds £753,121
Governance £155,248
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£5,194,928
£4,560,477£3,807,356£2,241,288£1,657,07822 / 1
2024
£4,296,424
£3,988,745£3,344,290£1,606,838£1,273,66516 / 0
2023
£3,581,512
£3,310,709£2,779,664£1,299,158£809,75312 / 0
2022
£3,546,686
£3,549,478£2,923,169£1,028,355£714,00017 / 12
2021
£3,229,246
£3,340,423£2,707,313£1,031,147£947,67020 / 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 2025?

United World Schools reported total income of £5.19m and reported expenditure of £4.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 11 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5154312
Charity Number
1187721

Trustees

Peter Lance Taylor Chair
David Alexander Newbigging
Isabelle Salabert
Lia Larson
Olivia de Groot
Raymond Peter Upton
Ross Cattell
Also governs 2 other charities
Savin Mao
Shazia Khawar
Silvia Shiliashka
Timothy Huish GALLICO

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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