War Child
Charitable company · registered 1998
What the charity does
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.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £19,831,000 | £18,311,000 |
| 31 December 2024 | £13,091,000 | £12,700,000 |
| 31 December 2023 | £18,896,000 | £19,661,000 |
| 31 December 2022 | £19,096,000 | £16,960,000 |
| 31 December 2021 | £14,799,000 | £14,523,000 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1071659
- Company number
- 03610100
- Registered
- 22 September 1998
- Latest income
- £19,831,000 (year to 31 December 2025)
- Latest spending
- £18,311,000
- Income from government
- £3,012,000
- Volunteers
- 40
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- Part Fourth Floor East, Dunn's Hat Factory, 106-110 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9PX
- Phone
- 44 020 7112 2556
- Website
- warchild.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1071659.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
1. To bring relief to persons anywhere in the world who are suffering hardship sickness or distress as a result of war and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) to bring such relief to children who are so suffering; 2. To advance the education of the public in the effects of war especially the effects of war on children.
Area of benefit: Worldwide
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 30TH JULY 1998 as amended on 21 Nov 2024
Employees earning over £60,000
- £60,001–£70,000 · 7 employees
- £70,001–£80,000 · 3 employees
- £80,001–£90,000 · 3 employees
- £90,001–£100,000 · 1 employee
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of War Child?
War Child is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1071659 and is also a company (number 03610100).
How much income does War Child have?
In the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the charity had an income of £19,831,000 and spent £18,311,000.
How many employees of War Child earn over £60,000?
14 employees received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.