COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
To advance the christian faith in all or any part of the world.The relief of poverty, suffering or distress amongst children.The education and training of children.The development of children to social and spiritual maturity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income grew to £53.2 million, with unrestricted general reserves standing at £6.7 million, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £5.3 million. The charity reported a net surplus for the year and maintains a going concern status with robust plans for deploying surplus funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising costs rose by £0.7 million to £7.4 million, accounting for 13.8% of our total income.” — page 16
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain enough funds in reserve to cover six months of operating costs, which amounts to £5.3 million.” — page 16
“During the year, Richmond Wandera was engaged to speak at several UK events on behalf of Compassion UK. In connection with this work, a payment of £5,028 was made to The Pastors Discipleship Network, a non-profit organisation based in Uganda, of which Richmond Wandera serves as a director.” — page 46
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/08/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (29/10/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (15/03/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (07/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (17/11/2021)
Trustees
- BERTRAM SINNIAHchair
- Anthonia Adesola Irukwu
- DAVID STEINEGGER
- DELFIN POSADA
- Dr Richmond Wandera
- Fiona Joy Sellers
- Hedy Hodson
- TIMOTHY MALTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £53.2m | £52.9m |
| 30/06/2024 | £52.6m | £52.8m |
| 30/06/2023 | £51.1m | £50.1m |
| 30/06/2022 | £50.5m | £49.9m |
| 30/06/2021 | £50.8m | £48.9m |
Common questions
Is COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income grew to £53.2 million, with unrestricted general reserves standing at £6.7 million, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £5.3 million. The charity reported a net surplus for the year and maintains a going concern status with robust plans for deploying surplus funds. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
Who funds COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD, The Musk-Burton Family Trust, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. PETER & ST. JUDE, WEST BROMPTON, THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MESSAGE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £57k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| THE RETA LILA HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £52k |
| The PCC of the Ecclesiastical parish of Peasedown St John and Foxcote with Shoscombe | 1 | £30k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT | £53.2m | — | — | above | 13.8% | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UK | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | £4.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £344k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMPASS CHILDREN'S CHARITY | £94k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HASTINGS COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |