KIDS ALIVE INTERNATIONAL
Kids Alive International (called Hope for Kids until Sept 2021) works around the world to provide quality holistic care to orphans and vulnerable children. Our vision is a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We accomplish this by supporting Care Centres, Schools, Residential Care and Community Programmes operated by our US partner Kids Alive International.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,709 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £280,095 against total expenditure of £278,386. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three months' budgeted expenditure, noting that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,544 at year-end. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees consider that reserves should be maintained at three months of budgeted expenditure of funds associated with unrestricted income”
“Sam Hunt, Tim Hunt’s son, the charity’s Executive Director, was paid £65.00 (2023:£Nil) for video editing services during the financial year.” — page 25
“During the year, the charity paid a £34 (2023: £13) Companies House Web Filing Fee on behalf of Kids Alive International (UK) Ltd. Tony Bailey is a director at Kids Alive International (UK) Ltd.” — page 25
“Sam Hunt, Tim Hunt’s son, the charity’s Executive Director, was paid £65.00 (2023:£Nil) for video editing services during the financial year.” — page 25
“During the year, the charity paid a £34 (2023: £13) Companies House Web Filing Fee on behalf of Kids Alive International (UK) Ltd. Tony Bailey is a director at Kids Alive International (UK) Ltd.” — page 25
Trustees
- TONY BAILEYchair
- DAVID JAMES MORGANS
- Walter Corbey Dukes III
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £280k | £278k |
| 31/12/2023 | £359k | £342k |
| 31/12/2022 | £281k | £287k |
| 31/12/2021 | £272k | £289k |
| 31/12/2020 | £173k | £162k |
Common questions
Is KIDS ALIVE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,709 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £280,095 against total expenditure of £278,386. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three months' budgeted expenditure, noting that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,544 at year-end. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KIDS ALIVE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KIDS ALIVE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND, SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST, CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST, SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CIO, THE DEO GLORIA TRUST.