CONCERN WORLDWIDE (UK)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year reached £36.5 million, a 47% increase from the previous year, driven largely by institutional funding. However, total expenditure rose to £39.0 million, resulting in a net expenditure of £2.5 million which reduced total unrestricted funds to £3.5 million. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The board believes that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.”
“During 2024, Concern (UK) provided total funds of £32,792,941 (2023: £22,697,179) to Concern Worldwide for those programmes”
“During 2024, Concern Worldwide awarded Concern (UK) a grant of £876,000 (2023: £533,000) to fund elements of its UK-based activities.” — page 45
“During 2024, Concern (UK) provided total funds of £32,792,941 (2023: £22,697,179) to Concern Worldwide for those programmes”
“During 2024, Concern Worldwide awarded Concern (UK) a grant of £876,000 (2023: £533,000) to fund elements of its UK-based activities.” — page 45
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Catherine Ferrier
- Dr Hassan Roba
- Dylan Cannon
- John Dunford
- Patricia Margaret McCrea Sloan
- Roisin McEvoy
- Stephen Lane
- Victoria Olufunke Akinboro
- Wilhelmina Teuna van Rijn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £36.5m | £39.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £24.9m | £28.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £30.7m | £25.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £23.3m | £22.8m |
| 31/12/2020 | £34.5m | £33.7m |
Common questions
Is CONCERN WORLDWIDE (UK) financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income for the year reached £36.5 million, a 47% increase from the previous year, driven largely by institutional funding. However, total expenditure rose to £39.0 million, resulting in a net expenditure of £2.5 million which reduced total unrestricted funds to £3.5 million. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KPMG.
Who funds CONCERN WORLDWIDE (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONCERN WORLDWIDE (UK) as a grant recipient include START NETWORK, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE INNOCENT FOUNDATION, THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RELIEF ORGANISATION (I B R O), THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| START NETWORK | FY2024 | £115k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £87k |
| THE INNOCENT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £74k |
| THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RELIEF ORGANISATION (I B R O) | FY2023 | £50k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 3 | £241k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| Frontline AIDS | 1 | £759k |
| ELRHA | 1 | £276k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £150k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £145k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £58k |
| EDUCATE A CHILD - INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £35k |