Paypal Giving Fund UK
Analysis
Paypal Giving Fund UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05507404). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Paypal Giving Fund UK reported income of £66.6m and spending of £66.5m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £46.2m to £66.6m (+44%), an average of +9.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Paypal Giving Fund UK sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stephen Taylor Foundation (£61.1m), Sarasin Charity Authorised Investment Funds (£72.9m) and The Sigrid Rausing Trust (£47.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Grants to other organisations totalled £63.7m. Reserves of £658k would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 0.0%
In the charity's own words
PayPal Giving Fund UK harnesses the power of technology to make giving a part of everyday life, benefiting charities across the UK. We pursue our vision by partnering with leading internet businesses, developing innovative programs that introduce charitable giving in relevant and engaging ways to new audiences. The funds we raise enable us to support a wide range of charitable activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Taylor Foundation | London | £61.1m |
| Sarasin Charity Authorised Investment Funds | London | £72.9m |
| The Sigrid Rausing Trust | London | £47.6m |
| Charities Trust | Liverpool | £74.4m |