Chariots for Children
Analysis
Chariots for Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Chariots for Children reported income of £19k and spending of £18k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,064 to £19k (+105%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Chariots for Children sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bolton-By-Bowland Village Hall Trust (£19k), Colchester Avenue Allotments Association (£19k) and The Gate at Westminster (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity supports orphaned and vulnerable children by providing essential needs such as food, shelter, and education. It raises funds through donations and community initiatives to sustain its work. It also promotes long-term solutions, including education and skills development, to build resilience and help break the cycle of poverty.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton-By-Bowland Village Hall Trust | Clitheroe | £19k |
| Colchester Avenue Allotments Association | Caerdydd | £19k |
| The Gate at Westminster | London | £19k |
| Sutton Seniors' Forum | Surrey | £19k |