GIVING WORLD
We are dedicated to fighting poverty and protecting the environment with one simple idea: saving brand new business surplus from landfill; life essentials, like shampoo, bedding, nappies, washing powder, and distributing it to those in our communities that need it the most.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £169,624 against a policy target of 5-6 months of operating costs, which the trustees consider prudent. The charity reported a net income surplus of £10,134 for the year, supported by a significant reduction in utility charges and the full depreciation of assets. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified requiring further attention.
What the accounts disclose
“Going forward it is the Charity’s aim to maintain a reserves level of 5-6 months to be represented in the charity’s free unrestricted funds.” — page 11
Trustees
- Bindu Majithia
- Pushpa Mistry
- Vardhana Bhalla
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £212k | £202k |
| 31/12/2024 | £171k | £225k |
| 31/12/2023 | £179k | £210k |
| 31/12/2022 | £239k | £263k |
| 31/12/2021 | £396k | £324k |
Common questions
Is GIVING WORLD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £169,624 against a policy target of 5-6 months of operating costs, which the trustees consider prudent. The charity reported a net income surplus of £10,134 for the year, supported by a significant reduction in utility charges and the full depreciation of assets. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified requiring further attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GIVING WORLD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GIVING WORLD as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE J REGINALD CORAH FOUNDATION FUND.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2025 | £20k | Transforming lives with surplus goods |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £10k | Life Essential Supplies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2020 | £51k | Life Essential Supplies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £10k | Life Essential Supplies during COVID-19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £9k | Community Clusters |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2011 | £401k | Giving World Online |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2005 | £5k | Office furniture and equipment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £3k |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £202k |
| VEG TRUST INCORPORATING THE MATTHEW EYTON ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £113k |
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £31k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIVING WORLD | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY FURNITURE STORE (YORK) LTD | £687k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK GIVES LTD | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIVNOS BAYIS LIMITED | £162k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NEEDS INTERNATIONAL | £251k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |