Children's Radio Foundation UK Limited
Analysis
Children's Radio Foundation UK Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2008, 18 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. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06642273). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Children's Radio Foundation UK Limited reported income of £391k and spending of £29k, leaving 93% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £29k to £391k (+1249%), an average of +92% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 2568%. Over the whole period it spent 32% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Children's Radio Foundation UK Limited sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Waterside Community Fund (£391k), Beyond the Horizon Charity (£391k) and Construction Workers’ Charitable Trust (£391k).
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
The Children's Radio Foundation uses radio to create opportunities for youth-led issue-based dialogue, participation, leadership, and active citizenship in communities across Africa. It is guided by a vision of young people across Africa shaping their own futures and strengthening themselves, their schools, and their communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Community Fund | Southampton | £391k |
| Beyond the Horizon Charity | Birmingham | £391k |
| Construction Workers’ Charitable Trust | West Sussex | £391k |
| Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (Sigbi) Limited | Stockport | £391k |