The Trust for Child Soldiers
Analysis
The Trust for Child Soldiers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Trust for Child Soldiers reported income of £31k and spending of £28k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £31k (+176%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Trust for Child Soldiers sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Head and Neck Cancer UK (Hancuk) (£31k), Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK (£31k) and Anglo-Peruvian Society (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TCS supports young people in northern Uganda who have been affected by exposure to armed conflict, in order to relieve poverty and mental distress and promote well-being. In 2022/23 we worked with over 170 families, providing support through grants for school fees and small businesses; and advice and befriending. We have also provided help with medical costs to over 250 children and adults.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Head and Neck Cancer UK (Hancuk) | Suffolk | £31k |
| Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK | London | £31k |
| Anglo-Peruvian Society | London | £31k |
| Comfort Centre Leicester | Leicester | £31k |