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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About World Vision UK

World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.

Founded
Headquarters
Milton Keynes
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)
£0.79
£0.21
Program£0.79
Fundraising£0.21
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, World Vision UK has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • 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's profile for World Vision UK draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World Vision UK is a registered health nonprofit based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its registration number is 285908. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £66M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 4.4/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.7/5 based on 205 reviews.

World Vision UK's registered charity number is 285908. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

World Vision UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

World Vision UK is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, World Vision UK has £66M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% 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.

World Vision UK is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £66M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for World Vision UK. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, World Vision UK holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). The organization has a strong Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty. World Vision UK is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of £66M is well above the peer average of £1M.

World Vision UK 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is 285908.

You can verify World Vision UK in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to World Vision UK directly through its donation page (https://www.worldvision.org.uk/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, World Vision UK is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to World Vision UK are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

World Vision UK is based in Milton Keynes. 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.

World Vision UK was first registered in 1983, making it approximately 43 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
79% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WORLD VISION UK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

World Vision urging to protect childhoods this International Day of Play - keepthefaith.co.uk
Jun 2026
www.keepthefaith.co.uk
Activists work with World Vision to talk period poverty - The Church Times
Feb 2026
www.churchtimes.co.uk
World Vision is Seeking a Program Manager – Apply Before 5 February 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Jan 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Coalition of 13 aid agencies urge UK action as Sudan war reaches 1,000-day mark - www.christiantoday.com
Jan 2026
www.christiantoday.com
Students Raise £12,000 to Fight Global Hunger with World Vision - Charity Today News
Dec 2025
www.charitytoday.co.uk
Students raise £12k to fight global hunger with Milton Keynes charity World Vision - MKFM
Nov 2025
www.mkfm.com
Students raise £12,000 to fight global hunger with MK Charity World Vision - Milton Keynes Citizen
Nov 2025
www.miltonkeynes.co.uk
World Vision Hungry Futures Index - ReliefWeb
Nov 2025
reliefweb.int
Regulator opens case into World Vision UK after complaints about its culture - Third Sector
Nov 2025
www.thirdsector.co.uk
Christian charity World Vision 'saddened' by workplace allegations - Premier Christian News
Oct 2025
premierchristian.news
Form filed
£66.7M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£74.6M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£69.8M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£52.8M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£69.6M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)

Donor reviews (100)

4.4 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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★★★★★ Wondering how Dulce is doing.

I was just wondering what my sponsor child was doing and looked at the My Sponsorship. I will be sending letter and photos. I’m glad that she is doing well.

Customer Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Great website, very informative snd makes a difference. Thanks!

Great website and very informative. Thank you.

Scott Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Delighted with the service!

Delighted with the service. Very easy to order. This was bought as a birthday gift and has just been handed to the recipient. No feed back yet from them but I’m sure it will be positive. It was delivered promptly and I was very pleased with the card and the printing. Will certainly use your service again.

John Cunningham Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Very helpful lady took my order and…

Very helpful lady took my order and made it very easy on this occasion.

Eve Clements Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Very pleased with the product and…gift card review

Very pleased with the product and service.

Ed Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★ Still not received

Still not received

Joel Andrews Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Easy to use

Great, really easy to use but would benefit from a bit more info, such as when your gift would reach the recipient.

Rebecca Monaghan Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Quick, Easy & a Great Cause

I bought a World Vision Gift Card to provide books for after school classes as a gift for a friend who said that she didn't want Any birthday presents. The card I chose was lovely, the message exactly as I wrote it and delivery was just as promised. ps my friend absolutely Loved the idea and I was forgiven :)

Liz Thornhill Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★ My order arrived quickly

My order arrived quickly. One thing which puzzled me. I ordered 3 footballs as a gift for my cousin. Instead if 1 card saying 3 footballs had been bought, 3 cards arrived.

Marie Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Super service!

The card arrived promptly and when I realised that I had made a mistake when ordering I was kindly sent a replacement. The recipients were really pleased with it.

Suzanne Hill Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 100 verified review(s) on file.
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1983
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about World Vision UK

What is World Vision UK?
World Vision UK is a health charitable company based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.
When was World Vision UK founded?
World Vision UK was founded in 1983.
Where is World Vision UK located?
Headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
What is World Vision UK's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Vision UK trustworthy?
World Vision UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 World Vision UK's registration number?
Registration: 285908 (United Kingdom).
What is World Vision UK's website?
https://www.worldvision.org.uk
Are donations to World Vision UK 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.