What is the financial size of WAR CHILD?

WAR CHILD is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £13,091,000 and total expenditure of £12,700,000.

How does WAR CHILD allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 67.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 32.9% 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 WAR CHILD?

WAR CHILD employs 58 staff members and is supported by 40 volunteers.

Does WAR CHILD receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 10.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does WAR CHILD pay its trustees?

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

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WAR CHILD

#1071659

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.warchild.org.uk

War child protects, educates and stands up for the rights of children in war. We work in 14 countries in africa, asia, the middle east, and latin america. We understand children's needs, respect their rights, and support their recovery; from providing education for displaced children, to reintegrating child soldiers or promoting justice for children in detention to providing livelihood options.

Registered address

Part Fourth Floor East, Dunn's Hat Factory, 106-110 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9PX

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£13,091,000

Expenditure

All activities

£12,700,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£2,570,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£8,893,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£741,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

2.4 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-30.7%

Median: 8.2%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

67.1%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

39.9%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.1x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

24.9%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

62.4%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

-4.0%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

67.1%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.1%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.3%

Grant Making

% given away

85.6%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

56.0%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

2.4 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

37.4%

Government Reliance

% of income

10.7%

Largest Source

Primary income

Trading

Diversification

HHI: 3995

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-30.7%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-4.0%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

24.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.7:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£225,707

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

13.8%

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

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Income vs Expenditure

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