CHILDREN OF THE FOREST

Registered charity 1109763 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To further the education of Karen and Mon children by providing financial support to enable them to attend schools in Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi province Thailand. We also provide a childrens home in Sangkhlaburi.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity received £44,633 in donations and grants and paid out £35,226 in international bank transfers and fees, resulting in a net surplus. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or the Charities Act.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Children Of The Forest (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Bangkok Patana International School — “Bangkok Patana International School has been a dedicated supporter of COF since 2010, raising funds throughout the year to strengthen our sc…” (source page)
• Claus Cramer Foundation — “Though a relatively new partner, the Claus Cramer Foundation has already made a significant impact by funding urgent medical care for childr…” (source page)
• Children of the Forest Association Zurich — “COFA Zurich, a Swiss charitable association run entirely by volunteers, has supported COF Thailand since 2014. Their generous contributions …” (source page)
• The Danish Women’s Network, Bangkok — “The Danish Women’s Network, Bangkok has supported COF since 2009, contributing to nearly every aspect of our work—from education and medical…” (source page)
• EMA Foundation USA — “EMA Foundation USA has supported COF for many years with a uniquely flexible funding model that allows us to respond directly to the urgent …” (source page)
• Enevoldsen Family Office — “We are deeply grateful to the Enevoldsen Family Office for their flexible, unrestricted support since 2023. Their funding allows COF to resp…” (source page)
• Mission Bambini — “Mission Bambini has been a vital partner in supporting both our school and outreach education programs—helping over 200 children stay with t…” (source page)
• Rotary Club Bangkok — “With heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Bangkok and the Rotary Club of Pforzheim for their combined support of COF’s essential grade sch…” (source page)
• Rotary Club of Pforzheim Germany — “With heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Bangkok and the Rotary Club of Pforzheim for their combined support of COF’s essential grade sch…” (source page)
• Sanuk Swedish School — “Sanuk Swedish School has supported COF since 2006, raising funds each year to make our children’s annual holiday to Koh Lanta possible.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

• THOMAS HOPSONchair
• PAUL PERRELLI
• RAYMOND LEO PERRELLI

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Thailand

Income and spending

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