Child Action
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To preserve and protect physical and psychological health and wellbeing by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
Child Action is a UK registered charity specialising in education and personal development initiatives in India and the UK. The charity was founded by entrepreneur Dr Seema Sharma in response to the terrible poverty she witnessed in Mumbai whilst filming a documentary with Channel 4 as part of the Secret Millionaire series, during which she volunteered with several grassroots NGOs in India. Child Action's work reflects our passionate commitment to preventative strategies which ensure that marginalised groups of people living in India are given the help they need to achieve self-reliance and self-sufficiency. Together with our three local NGO partners, Doorstep School, Toybank and Apnalaya, we support the development of young people living in extreme poverty by creating learning opportunities for children living within Mumbai's most disadvantaged street and slum communities. Our personal relationships with these partner organisations enable us to communicate on a regular basis, ensuring an in-depth understanding of their needs. We undertake regular project monitoring and work with our partners to produce progress reports. This alleviates the administrative burden for the grass roots NGOs, maximising the impact of donor funds for our work in India. The work carried out by our partners is having a transformational and long-lasting effect on the lives of children who face the desperately unfair challenge of being born into families facing extreme poverty.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHILD ACTION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
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CHILD ACTION 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).
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Frequently asked questions about Child Action
Child Action is a registered health nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £119K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Child Action has £119K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To preserve and protect physical and psychological health and wellbeing by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities. Child Action is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.
Child Action is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Child Action's registered charity number is 1133661. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Child Action is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Child Action is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Child Action
- What is Child Action?
- Child Action is a health charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. To preserve and protect physical and psychological health and wellbeing by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
- When was Child Action founded?
- Child Action was founded in 2010.
- Where is Child Action located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Child Action's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £119,396.
- Is Child Action trustworthy?
- Child Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Child Action's website?
- http://www.child-action.org/
- Are donations to Child Action 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.