Women And Children First UK
Also known as: Wcf
Women and Children First is an international development organisation which addresses poor reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. The charity provides technical support and assistance to local partners to deliver a World Health Organisation recommended approach which mobilises communities through women's groups and has a proven impact on maternal and newborn mortality rates.
Activities & Mission
Women and Children First is an international development organisation which addresses poor reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. The charity provides technical support and assistance to local partners to deliver a World Health Organisation recommended approach which mobilises communities through women's groups and has a proven impact on maternal and newborn mortality rates.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £555,996 | £637,558 | £480,422 | £24,232 | £24,232 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £503,192 | £481,523 | £373,388 | £105,794 | £93,537 | 6 / 3 |
| 2022 | £431,196 | £565,730 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £399,537 | £333,439 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £468,097 | £513,989 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Women And Children First UK
What does Women And Children First UK do?
Women and Children First is an international development organisation which addresses poor reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. The charity provides technical support and assistance to local partners to deliver a World Health Organisation recommended approach which mobilises communities through women's groups and has a proven impact on maternal and newborn mortality rates.
How much income did Women And Children First UK report in 2025?
Women And Children First UK reported total income of £556k and reported expenditure of £638k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Women And Children First UK?
Women And Children First UK has a program ratio of 86.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Women And Children First UK registered as a charity?
Women And Children First UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2001 as charity number 1085096. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Women And Children First UK?
Women And Children First UK is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Women And Children First UK operate?
Women And Children First UK operates across 6 areas, including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Women And Children First UK a registered charity?
Yes — Women And Children First UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085096.
Details
483 Green Lanes
LONDON
N13 4BS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wcf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated