PESTALOZZI INTERNATIONAL
We deliver child-centred education in the Global South for some of the most marginalised children in the world. We are inspired by Johann Pestalozzi's "Head, Heart and Hands" approach, which focuses on developing academic abilities, essential vocational skills and children's confidence. We are "Heart-led" and emphasise nurturing social, emotional, and ethical well-being in all we do.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £753,380 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a merger and increased support costs. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £2,737,791 remain sufficient to cover approximately 14.5 months of budgeted expenditure, aligning with the stated policy of maintaining 12–18 months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Together, income from partner fundraising trusts accounted for 60% of total income in 2024 (2023: 79%).” — page 7
“PI’s policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to 12–18 months of operating costs.” — page 8
“During the year, donations of £492,638 (2023 - £2,200,676) were received from Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Foundation (POCF) in Switzerland.” — page 28
“During the year, grants of £86,496 (2023 - £Nil) were provided to POCF to cover administrative expenses.” — page 28
“During the year, donations of £492,638 (2023 - £2,200,676) were received from Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Foundation (POCF) in Switzerland.” — page 28
“During the year, grants of £86,496 (2023 - £Nil) were provided to POCF to cover administrative expenses.” — page 28
“During the year, donations of £492,638 (2023 - £2,200,676) were received from Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Foundation (POCF) in Switzerland.” — page 28
“During the year, grants of £86,496 (2023 - £Nil) were provided to POCF to cover administrative expenses.” — page 28
“During the year, donations of £492,638 (2023 - £2,200,676) were received from Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Foundation (POCF) in Switzerland.” — page 28
“During the year, grants of £86,496 (2023 - £Nil) were provided to POCF to cover administrative expenses.” — page 28
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Eddie West-Burnham — Interim CEO
- Kenneth Greatbatch — Board Chair
- Jo Black — Chief Operating Officer
- Dr. Joanna Nair — Director of Education
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (28/04/2020)
Trustees
- KEN GREATBATCHchair
- Aaron Eckhoff
- Alain Rizk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.6m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £631k | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £583k | £526k |
| 31/12/2020 | £573k | £506k |
Common questions
Is PESTALOZZI INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £753,380 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a merger and increased support costs. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £2,737,791 remain sufficient to cover approximately 14.5 months of budgeted expenditure, aligning with the stated policy of maintaining 12–18 months of operating costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sumer Audit.
Who funds PESTALOZZI INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PESTALOZZI INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £73k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- CICELY SAUNDERS INTERNATIONAL
- EDUCATION FOR LIFE
- PACT EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- EDUCATE A CHILD - INTERNATIONAL
- THE DIFFERENCE EDUCATION LTD
- INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PESTALOZZI INTERNATIONAL | £1.6m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| CICELY SAUNDERS INTERNATIONAL | £424k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION FOR LIFE | £231k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PACT EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATE A CHILD - INTERNATIONAL | £153k | £80,000 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DIFFERENCE EDUCATION LTD | £1.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |