ECPAT UK
We are a leading children's rights organisation working against the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the UK and on its international aspects. In particular, we focus on the protection of trafficked children and children exploited in tourism and the prevention of such crimes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 9% to £570,457 while total expenditure increased by 18% to £581,098, resulting in a net deficit on restricted funds. However, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £325,883, which the trustees confirm are above their stated minimum policy target of £159,940, allowing them to maintain a going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“One member of staff had salary in excess of £60,000, falling in the bracket £60,000 - £70,000.” — page 28
“One member of staff had salary in excess of £60,000, falling in the bracket £60,000 - £70,000.” — page 28
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05061385
Company officers (Companies House)
- SOARES CHORA, Matilde not on trustee list
- ALEXANDER, Eleanor Roseanna on trustee list
- BARRATT, Elizabeth on trustee list
- CORRE, Geoffrey Stephen not on trustee list
- MULLIN, Annabel Jean Charlotte on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Elizabeth Barrattchair
- Annabel Mullin
- Eleanor Alexander
- Geoff Corre
- Matilde Chora
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £570k | £581k |
| 31/03/2024 | £630k | £491k |
| 31/03/2023 | £361k | £437k |
| 31/03/2022 | £474k | £378k |
| 31/03/2021 | £529k | £379k |
Common questions
Is ECPAT UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 9% to £570,457 while total expenditure increased by 18% to £581,098, resulting in a net deficit on restricted funds. However, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £325,883, which the trustees confirm are above their stated minimum policy target of £159,940, allowing them to maintain a going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cocke, Vellacott & Hill.
What does the highest-paid employee of ECPAT UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ECPAT UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ECPAT UK as a grant recipient include THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE BROMLEY TRUST, THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CYRIL AND EVE JUMBO CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2022 | £15k | Anti-trafficking |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | Human Rights |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Human Rights |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | Human Rights |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2021 | £10k | Grants |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE CYRIL AND EVE JUMBO CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Compassionate Support |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Compassionate Support |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 01/04/2026 | £25k | A grant to ECPAT UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/03/2025 | £25k | A grant to ECPAT UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2024 | £184k | Propel NDYP: ECPAT UK |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/10/2024 | £200k | Grant to ECPAT UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 18/04/2024 | £25k | A grant to ECPAT UK |
| Greater London Authority | 03/04/2023 | £367k | ECPAT UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 30/06/2022 | £20k | A grant to ECPAT UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2021 | £20k | A grant to ECPAT UK |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/11/2020 | £175k | Grant to ECPAT UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £10k | Youth Support Group |
| Greater London Authority | 01/01/2020 | £149k | ECPAT UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/11/2018 | £44k | Building a brighter future for trafficked children |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2018 | £10k | Child Trafficking - Youth Ambassadors |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £54k | Child Trafficking Protection Fund (CTPF) 18-19 |
| City Bridge Foundation | 16/07/2014 | £120k | Grant to ECPAT UK |
| UK government | — | £4k | Child Trafficking Protection Fund (CTPF) |