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World Villages For Children

To relieve poverty suffered by children thoughout the world by providing them with food, clothing, shelter and education, including vocational training, so that they can break free from a life of poverty and despair. Educate the public concerning children and adults living in poverty and promote the advancement of religion in the charitable works undertaken.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve poverty suffered by children thoughout the world by providing them with food, clothing, shelter and education, including vocational training, so that they can break free from a life of poverty and despair. Educate the public concerning children and adults living in poverty and promote the advancement of religion in the charitable works undertaken.

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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,231,776
Latest Expenditure
£2,087,720

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,227,607
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,169
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,729,447
Raising Funds £358,273
Governance £20,340
Grants to Institutions £1,375,000
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
£2,231,776
£2,087,720£1,729,447£708,005£10,1545 / 1
2023
£2,365,435
£2,238,877£1,873,738£563,949£89,7185 / 1
2022
£2,203,474
£2,477,905£2,138,421£437,391£215,5925 / 0
2021
£2,748,808
£2,734,592£2,361,570£711,822£244,2416 / 1
2020
£3,019,184
£2,875,248£2,525,233£697,606£577,5156 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Villages For Children

What does World Villages For Children do?

To relieve poverty suffered by children thoughout the world by providing them with food, clothing, shelter and education, including vocational training, so that they can break free from a life of poverty and despair. Educate the public concerning children and adults living in poverty and promote the advancement of religion in the charitable works undertaken.

How much income did World Villages For Children report in 2024?

World Villages For Children reported total income of £2.23m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Villages For Children registered as a charity?

World Villages For Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 1996 as charity number 1058973. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs World Villages For Children?

World Villages For Children is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Villages For Children operate?

World Villages For Children operates across 6 areas, including Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is World Villages For Children a registered charity?

Yes — World Villages For Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058973.

Details

Address
WORLD VILLAGES FOR CHILDREN
Kings Buildings
16 Smith Square
LONDON
SW1P 3HQ
Registration Date
1 November 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058973
Charity Number
1058973

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Trustees

Clare Jessica Bamberger
Duk Lim Cho
Elena Grengia Belarmino
Father Fretch Ballesteros SDV
Nicola Lawson
Sister Margarita Campos Abeja

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30 July 2026
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