THAI CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Our work focuses on supporting the sick, disabled, and infirm through food, clean water, clothing, medical care, and additional assistance for their well-being. We offer educational grants and bursaries for children from nursery to undergraduate levels to increase their access to employment opportunities. We also provide school meals, educational equipment, supplies, books, and uniforms.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THAILAND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE FROM SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS, BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, CLEAN WATER, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT FOR THEIR EDUCATION WHERE THESE ARE NOT PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITIES.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £46,274.73 for the 15-month period ending 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £46,275 held in cash. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three to six months of anticipated operating costs, noting that the current position provides financial stability and continuity of operations. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains committed to prudent financial management and sustainable growth through diversified income generation.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to three to six months of anticipated operating costs (approximately £3,000–£6,000)”
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 6
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 3
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 3 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 10/11/2025, 10 days after the 31/10/2025 due date); year ending 30/09/2023 (received 17/09/2024, 49 days after the 30/07/2024 due date).
Trustees
- LADAWAN WILSONchair
- BHATSAKORN KOTA
- Dr Kwansuree Jiamton
- Herbert Tuck
- Sohpita Tuck
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £7k | £10k |
| 31/12/2024 | £56k | £10k |
| 30/09/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THAI CHILDREN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £46,274.73 for the 15-month period ending 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £46,275 held in cash. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three to six months of anticipated operating costs, noting that the current position provides financial stability and continuity of operations. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains committed to prudent financial management and sustainable growth through diversified income generation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 2 | £53k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| ST. JAMES'S PLACE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £341k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £185k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- SAFE CHILD THAILAND
- THE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST
- HELP THE CAMBODIAN CHILDREN
- GIVE. HELP. SHARE.
- MARITIME CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THAI CHILDREN FOUNDATION | £7k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SAFE CHILD THAILAND | £516k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION LIMITED | £563k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST | £9.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELP THE CAMBODIAN CHILDREN | £53k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE. HELP. SHARE. | £243k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |