THE WORLD CHILDREN'S FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1,090,888, driven by a rise in gifts in kind, while resources expended rose to £1,169,747. This resulted in a net decrease in funds of £78,859, reducing total unrestricted reserves to £810,645. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Joseph Lam — Founder
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- JOSEPH LAMchair
- Natalia Yakusheva
- RUTH KENDRICK
- YEVGEN YAKUSHEV
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.3m | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is THE WORLD CHILDREN'S FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased to £1,090,888, driven by a rise in gifts in kind, while resources expended rose to £1,169,747. This resulted in a net decrease in funds of £78,859, reducing total unrestricted reserves to £810,645. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VODAFONE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES (UK) | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £526k |
| CHARITY MEALS | 1 | £425k |
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| THE INNOCENT FOUNDATION | 1 | £322k |
| THE TRUANTS FOUNDATION | 1 | £265k |
| CULLUM FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £250k |