WORLD VISION UK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £66.1m, slightly lower than the previous year, while total expenditure rose to £69m, resulting in a net deficit of £2.9m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (General Fund) stood at £9.3m, which is above the stated target range of £4.8m to £6.8m, indicating adequate liquidity despite the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“The highest paid employee is the Chief Executive Officer who remuneration and benefits including pension contributions and Employer National Insurance Contributions during 2025 was £158,000” — page 63
“The target level of free reserves was reviewed during the year and was set at between £4.8m and £6.8m for FY26.” — page 29
“charged £64,000 (2024: £64,000) for office space, IT and payroll services.” — page 70
“£152,000 (2024: £115,000) to World Vision Austria”
“charged £64,000 (2024: £64,000) for office space, IT and payroll services.” — page 70
“£152,000 (2024: £115,000) to World Vision Austria”
“charged £64,000 (2024: £64,000) for office space, IT and payroll services.” — page 70
“£152,000 (2024: £115,000) to World Vision Austria”
“charged £64,000 (2024: £64,000) for office space, IT and payroll services.” — page 70
“£152,000 (2024: £115,000) to World Vision Austria”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £120,001 - £130,000 (FY2024) to £150,001 - £160,000 (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- Premier
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/08/2022)
Trustees
- Abisola Nneka Lavie Mustapha-Maduakor
- Alexander Jacob Harris
- Andrew Atta Darfoor
- Constantine Alexander Botha
- Courtney Daniella Boateng Smith
- Jin Pang Chong
- Marcus James Frost
- Nicolette Georgina Weymouth
- Oluwabukola Temitope Obayiuwana
- Rachel Elizabeth Blanshard
- Sarah Louise Bissell
- Tara Mary Doyle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £66.1m | £68.9m |
| 30/09/2024 | £66.7m | £64.8m |
| 30/09/2023 | £74.6m | £77.6m |
| 30/09/2022 | £69.8m | £66.9m |
| 30/09/2021 | £52.8m | £55.9m |
Common questions
Is WORLD VISION UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income was £66.1m, slightly lower than the previous year, while total expenditure rose to £69m, resulting in a net deficit of £2.9m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (General Fund) stood at £9.3m, which is above the stated target range of £4.8m to £6.8m, indicating adequate liquidity despite the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WORLD VISION UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band.
Who funds WORLD VISION UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORLD VISION UK as a grant recipient include ELRHA, PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK, THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION, THE STRATTON NO2 CHARITABLE FUND, WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELRHA | FY2024 | £231k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | FY2025 | £127k |
| ELRHA | FY2022 | £45k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k |
| THE STRATTON NO2 CHARITABLE FUND | FY2024 | £10k |
| THE STRATTON NO2 CHARITABLE FUND | FY2023 | £10k |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2023 | £3k |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2024 | £3k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
| ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £270k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 2 | £163k |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £102k |
| CHK Foundation | 2 | £20k |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION | 1 | £330.0m |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| START NETWORK | 1 | £919k |