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The Children'S Society Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About The Children'S Society Fund

The Children'S Society Fund is a youth development organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2003. Annual revenue: $40.6 million. 57% of spending goes directly to programs.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.57
Program expenses£0.57 (£25.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Children'S Society Fund 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for youth development charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £41M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Children'S Society Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The Children'S Society Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Children'S Society Fund has £41M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% 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.

The Children'S Society Fund is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £41M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Children'S Society Fund. 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.

The Children'S Society Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 57% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the The Children'S Society Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Children'S Society Fund is a youth development organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2003. Annual revenue: $40.6 million. 57% of spending goes directly to programs. The Children'S Society Fund 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: The Children'S Society Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £41M is well above the peer average of £376K.

The Children'S Society Fund 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
57% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Alyson Jo Coates
Trustee

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Alyson J• C•••••
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Christopher J•••• M••••••• C••••
Trustee
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David R••••••
Trustee
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Deborah H••••••••••••• F••
Trustee
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Diane B•••••••
Trustee
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Florence K••••
Trustee
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Helen K•••••••••••••
Trustee
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Jamie E••••••
Trustee
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Sam M•••••••
Trustee
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Sarah P••••
Trustee
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Sharon J••••• W•••
Trustee
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Stella M••••••
Trustee
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The R• R••• E•••••••• L•••
Trustee
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William H••••••• F••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Baroda BNP Paribas Children's Fund - Regular Plan Portfolio - The Economic Times
May 2026
m.economictimes.com
Integrity Children’s Fund to honor IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke - Caribbean National Weekly
May 2026
www.caribbeannationalweekly.com
Meeting between Foreign Minister MOTEGI and Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s F
Apr 2026
www.mofa.go.jp
UNICEF ‘outraged’ by killing of Gaza water truck drivers, urges investigation - UN News
Apr 2026
news.un.org
Meet Audrey Hepburn's 2 children and 5 grandchildren: from her lookalike son to her model granddaughter - HELLO! Magazin
Apr 2026
www.hellomagazine.com
2026 Children's Fund Golf Classic: Help San Bernardino County children find safety and security with every swing - ABC7
Mar 2026
abc7.com
Growing with Rights - Unicef
Feb 2026
www.unicef.org
Investment gifting platform launches ‘no barriers children’s fund’ - FT Adviser
Feb 2026
www.ftadviser.com
Healthy Children’s Fund dollars available for organizations helping flood victims - Cascadia Daily News
Jan 2026
www.cascadiadaily.com
Pop up shop closes after raising over £2,000 for charity - Andover Advertiser
Jan 2026
www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk
Form filed
£40.6M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£36.5M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£43.4M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£36.7M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£34.0M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Children'S Society Fund This page 71 £40.6 million 57%
The Adolescent and Children'S Trust 87 £27.8 million 100%
Ymca Fairthorne Group 87 £13.8 million 100%
St Christopher'S Fellowship 87 £16.3 million 97%
The Wilf Ward Family Trust 87 £25.8 million 99%

Sources and verification

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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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Children'S Society Fund

What is The Children'S Society Fund?
The Children'S Society Fund is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Children'S Society Fund is a youth development organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2003. Annual revenue: $40.6 million. 57% of spending goes directly to programs.
When was The Children'S Society Fund founded?
The Children'S Society Fund was founded in 2003.
Where is The Children'S Society Fund located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Children'S Society Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Children'S Society Fund trustworthy?
The Children'S Society Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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.
Are donations to The Children'S Society Fund 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.