VIVA NETWORK
An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £488,043 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves of £103,377. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, citing reduced core expenditure from restructuring and confidence in key funders, despite consolidated unrestricted reserves showing a negative position of £60,686 due to a one-off liability in Uganda. The charity notes that its model is more relevant than ever amid unprecedented funding shifts in the aid sector.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received regular remuneration amounting to between £70,000 and £80,000 (2024: £60,000 and £70,000: 1).” — page 37
“One employee received regular remuneration amounting to between £70,000 and £80,000 (2024: £60,000 and £70,000: 1).” — page 37
“Our policy is to hold sufficient free reserves to cover our long-term liabilities at a level in line with our unrestricted net current assets, which should be at least as high as three months budgeted unrestricted expenditure.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Adrian Cooper
- David Jonathan Bright
- Dr Susan Leigh Greener
- Ian De Villiers
- JONATHAN COX
- Nathan Nshakira
- Philip Niem
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.1m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.2m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.9m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is VIVA NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £488,043 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves of £103,377. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, citing reduced core expenditure from restructuring and confidence in key funders, despite consolidated unrestricted reserves showing a negative position of £60,686 due to a one-off liability in Uganda. The charity notes that its model is more relevant than ever amid unprecedented funding shifts in the aid sector. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of VIVA NETWORK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds VIVA NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VIVA NETWORK as a grant recipient include Charity of Thomas Dawson, THE EIFION TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST, DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | FY2024 | £15k | |
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE EIFION TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | INTERNATIONAL |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Single payment |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Small Grant |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Single payment |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE | FY2021 | £475 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE | FY2022 | £400 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ELRHA | 1 | £276k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £127k |
| THE STRATTON NO2 CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £110k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £47k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE MILLBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £6k |
| EMERTON-CHRISTIE CHARITY | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIVA NETWORK | £1.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VIVA! | £1.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VIVACITY | £558k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVING WORD CHURCH NETWORK | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORLD VISION UK | £66.1m | — | — | unclear | 18.2% | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE BIBLE CHURCH | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |