PAYPAL GIVING FUND UK
PayPal Giving Fund UK harnesses the power of technology to make giving a part of everyday life, benefiting charities across the UK. We pursue our vision by partnering with leading internet businesses, developing innovative programs that introduce charitable giving in relevant and engaging ways to new audiences. The funds we raise enable us to support a wide range of charitable activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income fell by 16% to £66.6 million, primarily due to a slowdown in donations from the Meta platform. Despite this decline, the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £657,616, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations in the medium term. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months' cash running costs, approximately £492,850, and currently holds reserves in excess of this target.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity therefore maintains a target level of 6 months’ cash running costs: approximately £492,850 in our budget for 2026.” — page 25
“During the period, PPGF US provided in-kind support totalling £47,418 (2024: £70,226) and granted the charity £917,767 (2024: £888,133). During the period the charity provided leadership services to PPGF US. PPGF UK received £140,071 (2024: £140,172) in relation to these services.”
“During the year, PPGF UK provided in kind support of £112,670 to PPGF Ireland (2024: £97,851).”
“During the period, PPGF US provided in-kind support totalling £47,418 (2024: £70,226) and granted the charity £917,767 (2024: £888,133). During the period the charity provided leadership services to PPGF US. PPGF UK received £140,071 (2024: £140,172) in relation to these services.”
“During the year, PPGF UK provided in kind support of £112,670 to PPGF Ireland (2024: £97,851).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Amit Ghosh
- Andrew Seager
- David John Jones
- Simon Daniel Bladon
- Sukhraj Singh Dhadwar
- Vanessa Onyemem
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £66.6m | £66.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £78.6m | £78.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £55.5m | £55.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £45.8m | £46.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £46.2m | £46.1m |
Common questions
Is PAYPAL GIVING FUND UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income fell by 16% to £66.6 million, primarily due to a slowdown in donations from the Meta platform. Despite this decline, the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £657,616, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations in the medium term. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months' cash running costs, approximately £492,850, and currently holds reserves in excess of this target. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6.7m |
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.9m |
| BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £965k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| Howden Foundation | 1 | £153k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
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- UK GIVES LTD
- GIVING WHAT WE CAN UK
- GIVEWELL UK
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYPAL GIVING FUND UK | £66.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GOFUNDME.ORG.UK | £227k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL GIVING UK | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK GIVES LTD | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GIVING WHAT WE CAN UK | £8.8m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GIVEWELL UK | £20.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |