What is the financial size of BARNARDO'S?

BARNARDO'S is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £326,134,178 and total expenditure of £335,719,911.

How does BARNARDO'S allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 70.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 29.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of BARNARDO'S?

BARNARDO'S employs 7,784 staff members and is supported by 17,350 volunteers.

Does BARNARDO'S receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 57.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does BARNARDO'S pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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BARNARDO'S

#216250

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.barnardos.org.uk

Barnardo?S helped improve the lives of more than 240,000 vulnerable children, young people and their families. We help children including those who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving care, children with a parent in prison and provide early intervention for families struggling to cope. We find adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care and campaign to change policy.

Registered address

Barnardo's, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, ILFORD, ESSEX, IG6 1QG

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£326,134,178

Expenditure

All activities

£335,719,911

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£33,690,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£144,106,380

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-49,095,894

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.2 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

3.5%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

70.3%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

75.8%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

3.3x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

5.5%

Median: 13.4%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

87.0%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

5.2%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

70.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.2%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

46.7%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.2 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

12.8%

Government Reliance

% of income

57.4%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 7576

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

3.5%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

5.2%

Volatility

Stable

5.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

7,784

Volunteers

Volunteer count

17,350

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

2.2:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£41,898

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.8%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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