The Ghanaian Children's Trust
Analysis
The Ghanaian Children's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was registered in November 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Ghanaian Children's Trust reported income of £20k and spending of £20k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £20k (+24%), an average of +5.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 169%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Ghanaian Children's Trust sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Okans Foundation (£20k), Derby Refugee Forum (£20k) and United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity raises funds in the UK, through events and regular donations from supporters, to pay for staff salaries, food, education costs, transport, utility bills etc, at the King Jesus Charity Home in Ghana. The trustees maintain close contact with the orphanage's director to ensure the money is used correctly.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Okans Foundation | London | £20k |
| Derby Refugee Forum | Derby | £20k |
| United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society | Hayes | £20k |
| The City of London Corporation Combined Relief of Poverty Charity | London | £20k |