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We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction for Children is a registered youth development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 038092. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £163M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Action for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Action for Children is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Action for Children has £163M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £376K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Action for Children is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £163M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Action for Children. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Action for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK. Action for Children is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: Action for Children's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £163M is well above the peer average of £376K.
Action for Children is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ACTION FOR CHILDREN is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ACTION FOR CHILDREN is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ACTION FOR CHILDREN is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralIran: urgent action – children among 30 at risk of execution after grossly unfair uprising-related trials - Amnesty International UK
Council statement on industrial action - Bath & North East Somerset Council
Princess of Wales visits 'gold dust' Yorkshire community groups - BBC
Princess Kate helps make ‘box of wishes’ with five-year-old girl - The Independent
Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 - Sudan - ReliefWeb
Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 - Mozambique - ReliefWeb
Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 - Syrian Arab Republic - ReliefWeb
Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 - Ukraine and Refugee Response - ReliefWeb
Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 - Eastern and Southern Africa Region - ReliefWeb
UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal 2026: Overview - Unicef
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Quick facts about Action for Children
- What is Action for Children?
- Action for Children is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.
- When was Action for Children founded?
- Action for Children was founded in 2003.
- Where is Action for Children located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Action for Children's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Action for Children trustworthy?
- Action for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action for Children's registration number?
- Registration: 038092 (United Kingdom).
- What is Action for Children's website?
- https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk
- Are donations to Action for Children tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.