SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 8% to $1,410 million, while total expenditure was $1,509 million, resulting in a net outgoing resource position. The charity's net assets dropped significantly from $209 million to $111 million, driven largely by a reduction in cash and humanitarian pooled funding carried forward. Per the trustees' report, the organization is continuing as a going concern with adequate resources to meet liabilities for at least 12 months, supported by unrestricted reserves and member indemnities.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants of USD 55,841,942 (2023: USD 51,619,644) were received by Save the Children International from Save the Children Association.” — page 90
“Grant income of USD 1,222,742,000 (2023: USD 1,333,880,000) was received from the members for international programming activities.” — page 90
“Grants of USD 55,841,942 (2023: USD 51,619,644) were received by Save the Children International from Save the Children Association.” — page 90
“Grant income of USD 1,222,742,000 (2023: USD 1,333,880,000) was received from the members for international programming activities.” — page 90
“Grants of USD 55,841,942 (2023: USD 51,619,644) were received by Save the Children International from Save the Children Association.” — page 90
“Grant income of USD 1,222,742,000 (2023: USD 1,333,880,000) was received from the members for international programming activities.” — page 90
“Grants of USD 55,841,942 (2023: USD 51,619,644) were received by Save the Children International from Save the Children Association.” — page 90
“Grant income of USD 1,222,742,000 (2023: USD 1,333,880,000) was received from the members for international programming activities.” — page 90
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Inger Ashing — CEO
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/11/2021)
Trustees
- Angela Jean Ahrendtschair
- Abhishek Agrawal
- Anne Gates
- Bradley Chapman Irwin
- Dr Lars Johan Heikensten
- Dr Raffaele Salinari
- Dr Tsitsi Chawatama-Kwambana
- Jon Karleiv Andreas Lomoy
- Joon Oh
- Larry Kamener
- Margaret Ann McGetrick
- Morolake Akinkugbe
- Richard Thomas George WINTER
- Roy Leonard Caple Hernandez
- Teresa Mbagaya
- WINNIE MPANJU-SHUMBUSHO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1103.5m | £1180.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1216.3m | £1222.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1309.5m | £1240.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £988.0m | £956.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £876.5m | £860.4m |
Common questions
Is SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income decreased by 8% to $1,410 million, while total expenditure was $1,509 million, resulting in a net outgoing resource position. The charity's net assets dropped significantly from $209 million to $111 million, driven largely by a reduction in cash and humanitarian pooled funding carried forward. Per the trustees' report, the organization is continuing as a going concern with adequate resources to meet liabilities for at least 12 months, supported by unrestricted reserves and member indemnities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KPMG LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £120k |
| PHILIP BREEZE WILL TRUST | 2 | £40k |
| THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION | 2 | £20k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW GREAT ILFORD | 2 | £2k |
| VODAFONE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES (UK) | 1 | £1.0m |
| STELIOS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION | 1 | £640k |