Tearfund
About
Tearfund is a christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty living transformed lives and reaching their god-given potential. Our mission is to follow jesus where the need is greatest responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty.
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Integrity assessment
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Tearfund has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 93% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. TEARFUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
TEARFUND 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.
TEARFUND 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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Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
10 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar health charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Tearfund
Tearfund is a registered health nonprofit based in Teddington, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £80M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Tearfund has £80M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Tearfund is a christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty living transformed lives and reaching their god-given potential. Our mission is to follow jesus where the need is greatest responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty. Tearfund is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1973.
Tearfund 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.
Tearfund's registered charity number is 265464. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Tearfund is located in Teddington, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Tearfund is based in Teddington 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 Tearfund
- What is Tearfund?
- Tearfund is a health charitable company based in Teddington, United Kingdom. Tearfund is a christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty living transformed lives and reaching their god-given potential. Our mission is to follow jesus where the need is greatest responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty.
- When was Tearfund founded?
- Tearfund was founded in 1973.
- Where is Tearfund located?
- Headquartered in Teddington, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Tearfund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £80.2 million. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tearfund trustworthy?
- Tearfund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Tearfund's website?
- https://www.tearfund.org
- Are donations to Tearfund 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.