CHILD ACTION
To preserve and protect physical and psychological health and wellbeing by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £94,409, with the trustees noting that the charity does not carry any overheads and therefore has no reserve policy. Fundraising costs were minimal at £688, while total voluntary income was £119,396, resulting in a net incoming resource of £65,121 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Ed Stittle of ESDG Accountancy Ltd in Blackheath, who generously provides probono accounting services for Child Action.” — page 6
“Fundraising activities are sponsored by trustees Seema Sharma and Sanjay Sharma so that all funds raised are used for Child Action’s charitable work” — page 6
“Ed Stittle of ESDG Accountancy Ltd in Blackheath, who generously provides probono accounting services for Child Action.” — page 6
“Fundraising activities are sponsored by trustees Seema Sharma and Sanjay Sharma so that all funds raised are used for Child Action’s charitable work” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Aleksandra Inglot
- Dr SANJAY SHARMA
- Seema Sharma
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £119k | £54k |
| 31/10/2024 | £65k | £80k |
| 31/10/2023 | £71k | £82k |
| 31/10/2022 | £120k | £108k |
| 31/10/2021 | £88k | £86k |
Common questions
Is CHILD ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £94,409, with the trustees noting that the charity does not carry any overheads and therefore has no reserve policy. Fundraising costs were minimal at £688, while total voluntary income was £119,396, resulting in a net incoming resource of £65,121 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHILD ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHILD ACTION as a grant recipient include THE GOYAL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOYAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | |
| THE GOYAL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE GOYAL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £750k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £184k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £151k |
| POUNDLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| FOUNDATIONS - WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 1 | £77k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £61k |
| MOMARK CIO | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- FAMILY ACTION
- HOME-START YORK
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
- LEV CHAIM
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTH CHARITABLE FUND
- OUR KIDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD ACTION | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY ACTION | £44.3m | £200,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOME-START YORK | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEV CHAIM | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTH CHARITABLE FUND | £1.3m | — | 1 | unclear | 35.3% | no doubt |