World Vision UK
Also known as: World Vision of Britain
World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.
Activities & Mission
World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.
Grants
World Vision UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £52,637,350
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £66,094,217 | £68,949,546 | £56,387,862 | £15,112,042 | £9,269,764 | 179 / 70 |
| 2024 | £66,668,632 | £64,774,807 | £51,291,660 | £17,998,727 | £7,579,968 | 204 / 83 |
| 2023 | £74,620,721 | £77,550,253 | £64,913,610 | £15,872,828 | £13,471,277 | 203 / 16 |
| 2022 | £69,762,595 | £66,947,735 | £55,279,843 | £18,725,292 | £14,420,716 | 195 / 24 |
| 2021 | £52,813,954 | £55,897,438 | £45,169,956 | £15,970,300 | £10,673,456 | 239 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about World Vision UK
What does World Vision UK do?
World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.
How much income did World Vision UK report in 2025?
World Vision UK reported total income of £66.09m and reported expenditure of £68.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is World Vision UK?
World Vision UK has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was World Vision UK registered as a charity?
World Vision UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1983 as charity number 285908. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs World Vision UK?
World Vision UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Vision UK operate?
World Vision UK operates across 38 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Angola and 35 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is World Vision UK a registered charity?
Yes — World Vision UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285908.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- World Vision of Britain
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated