Practical Compassion for Destitute Children
Analysis
Practical Compassion for Destitute Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was registered in July 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Practical Compassion for Destitute Children reported income of £130k and spending of £106k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £153k to £130k (-15%), an average of -3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income dropped by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Practical Compassion for Destitute Children sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Casey Trust (£130k), The Seaby Foundation (£131k) and Inspirited Minds (£130k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
PCDC provides relief for children under the age of 25 years, most of whom are under 18years. Children are sponsored with a contribution paid towards Christian school fees. Medical provision is provided in exceptional cases. Contributions are focused for children in destitute need; the death of one or both parents, abandonment by relatives, family break-down, illness, or mental/physical handicap.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Casey Trust | London | £130k |
| The Seaby Foundation | Bristol | £131k |
| Inspirited Minds | London | £130k |
| Birtley Community Association | Co Durham | £131k |