THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION (UK)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Group's unrestricted operational reserves were US$nil as of 31 December 2024, with the Trustees noting that working capital surpluses are transferred to the expendable endowment. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the Trustees satisfied that the Group has sufficient resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation maintains three internal reserves to assist in achieving these financial objectives: Restricted Funds, an Expendable Endowment Fund and Unrestricted Funds. The level of these Reserves, considered on a ten-year time horizon, is the key determinant in the amount of capital which the Group is able to distribute each year to charitable activities.” — page 40
“Sir Christopher Hohn is also the founder and trustee of the CH Foundation (UK) which during 2024 made restricted donations to the Foundation of US$2,456k” — page 87
“During 2024, Aurora Forealis (a foundation controlled by Marko Lehtimaki and Sir Christopher Hohn, both members and trustees of CIFF) made restricted donations of US$102k” — page 87
“Sir Christopher Hohn is also the founder and trustee of the CH Foundation (UK) which during 2024 made restricted donations to the Foundation of US$2,456k” — page 87
“During 2024, Aurora Forealis (a foundation controlled by Marko Lehtimaki and Sir Christopher Hohn, both members and trustees of CIFF) made restricted donations of US$102k” — page 87
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kate Hampton — Chief Executive Officer
- Sir Christopher Hohn — Chair
- Anna Hakobyan — Chief Impact Officer
- Brad Duncan — Chief Administrative Officer
- Sonia Medina — Chief Ecosystem Development Officer
- Heather Morgan — Chief Human Resources Officer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Ana Wiechers Marshall
- BENJAMIN JAMES GOLDSMITH
- Dr Marko Lehtimaki
- Masroor Taale Siddiqui
- Sir CHRISTOPHER HOHN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £66.7m | £508.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £70.4m | £449.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £41.4m | £409.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £17.9m | £618.7m |
| 31/12/2020 | £13.6m | £298.6m |
Common questions
Is THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION (UK) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Group's unrestricted operational reserves were US$nil as of 31 December 2024, with the Trustees noting that working capital surpluses are transferred to the expendable endowment. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the Trustees satisfied that the Group has sufficient resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KPMG.
Who funds THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION (UK) as a grant recipient include THE CH FOUNDATION (UK).
Shared trustees with funders
- Dr Marko Lehtimaki — trustee here and at THE CH FOUNDATION (UK)
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CH FOUNDATION (UK) | FY2025 | £3.0m |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INTO GIVING LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |