ARMS AROUND THE CHILD(UK)
AATC is dedicated to children living in adversity, providing homes, medical care, treatment, education, protection, respect, love & support services to children who are orphaned, sexually abused, affected by HIV, abandoned, trafficked or living in parentless households in Ghana, South Africa & India. We provide International Volunteer placements through VOCATIONAL IMPACT & support Fund A Mom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £354,971, resulting in a net movement in funds of £49,132. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves rose to £63,896, which the trustees are working towards building sustainably to cover running costs for at least the following twelve months. The charity had no employees during the year and operates as an unincorporated entity.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' policy is to work towards building a sustainable level of reserves over the next five years to fund the charity's programmes and running costs for at least the following twelve months.” — page 70
“During the year the charity paid Ms J E Milner, a trustee and member of key management personnel, £36,000 (2024: £36,000) in respect of fundraising, awareness, management, event-management and consultancy services. In addition, expenses of £2,200 (2024: £1,000) directly relating to the charity's activities were reimbursed to her.” — page 76
“During the year the charity paid Ms J E Milner, a trustee and member of key management personnel, £36,000 (2024: £36,000) in respect of fundraising, awareness, management, event-management and consultancy services. In addition, expenses of £2,200 (2024: £1,000) directly relating to the charity's activities were reimbursed to her.” — page 76
Funders the charity credits
- Victorious Festival
- Lazy Susan Ltd
Trustees
- FRANK RUNGEchair
- Helen O'Brien
- Janet Eleanor Milner
- Roselyn Cason Marcus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | £355k | £306k |
| 12/12/2024 | £213k | £181k |
| 12/12/2023 | £213k | £206k |
| 12/12/2022 | £176k | £188k |
| 12/12/2021 | £151k | £143k |
Common questions
Is ARMS AROUND THE CHILD(UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £354,971, resulting in a net movement in funds of £49,132. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves rose to £63,896, which the trustees are working towards building sustainably to cover running costs for at least the following twelve months. The charity had no employees during the year and operates as an unincorporated entity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FELLOWSHIP OF ST JOHN (UK) TRUST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| The William Brake Foundation | 1 | £7k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES (LAMBETH) | 1 | £5k |
| OUNDLE BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST
- ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST)
- OPEN ARMS MALAWI
- THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST
- AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- WATOTO CHILD CARE MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMS AROUND THE CHILD(UK) | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST | £27.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST) | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OPEN ARMS MALAWI | £363k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |