Save a Child
Analysis
Save a Child is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighton. It was registered in January 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Save a Child reported income of £182k and spending of £175k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £46k to £182k (+296%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Save a Child sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Antioch Christian Centre (£182k), The Weatherbys Creating the Future Foundation (£182k) and City Health Care Partnership Foundation (£182k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit, the relief and treatment of sick and wounded children in any part of the world who are the victims of sudden impact events such as war or natural disaster. Save A Child will provide medical support to health services and health care workers treating children in the affected regions, deliver humanitarian aid and help evacuate sick or vulnerable children to safety.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch Christian Centre | Llanelli | £182k |
| The Weatherbys Creating the Future Foundation | Wellingborough | £182k |
| City Health Care Partnership Foundation | Hull | £182k |
| Headway Bath and District | Bath | £183k |