CISV INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Registered charity 1073308 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CISV INTERNATIONAL LTD, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDRENS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES, THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES LIMITED
CISV provides a range of unique, educational group activities, which develop cross-cultural understanding in children and youth from around the world. By encouraging respect for cultural differences and the development of self-awareness, CISV empowers each participant to incorporate these values into their lives as they become global citizens and strive for a more peaceful world.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that CISV International Limited reported a deficit of £145,686 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a reduction from the forecasted deficit, driven by tight financial controls and cost-saving measures. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy to hold funds equivalent to at least 50% of annual operational expenses and aims to replenish reserves by 2026. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least 50% of annual operational expenses (held: £1.2m)
“CISV maintains a reserves policy to hold funds equivalent to at least 50% of annual operational expenses.” — page 36
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CISV Insurance Company
“The group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the charitable company and its subsidiary undertaking, CISV Insurance Company” — page 48
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Ross Brooke Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (98% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.3% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Georgia Chase
- Karla Valenzuela Prado
- Mackenzie Round
- Maria Luisa Vargas Venegas
- Rizwan Kassam
- Yurek Norman McKelligan Maiz
- Zacharry Jose Lim Yuson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Algeria · Argentina · Australia · Austria · Belgium · Brazil · Bulgaria · Canada · Chile · China · Colombia · Costa Rica
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CISV INTERNATIONAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that CISV International Limited reported a deficit of £145,686 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a reduction from the forecasted deficit, driven by tight financial controls and cost-saving measures. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy to hold funds equivalent to at least 50% of annual operational expenses and aims to replenish reserves by 2026. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Ross Brooke Limited.
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