Kith and Kids
Analysis
Kith and Kids is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03959694). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Kith and Kids reported income of £858k and spending of £704k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £523k to £858k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Kith and Kids sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Durham County Cricket Foundation (£858k), The Manchester Deaf Centre (£860k) and Titans Community Foundation (£858k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 62% and charitable activities 21%. Charitable activities took 65% of spending and raising funds 28%. Reserves of £100k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 11 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 62%
- Charitable activities 21%
- Investments 0.3%
- Other 16%
In the charity's own words
Support for families with one or more members who have a learning disability or autism. We provide social development projects during the main school holidays and at weekends as well as a summer camp. Throughout the year we run a friendship scheme, healthy activity sessions, a life and employment skills project for young adults, and a support/information service for parents/siblings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Durham County Cricket Foundation | Chester Le Street | £858k |
| The Manchester Deaf Centre | Lancashire | £860k |
| Titans Community Foundation | Rotherham | £858k |
| The Harlequins Foundation | Twickenham | £860k |