Cherish the Children
Analysis
Cherish the Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Belper. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Cherish the Children reported income of £20k and spending of £11k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,893 to £20k (+408%), an average of +50% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 375%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Cherish the Children sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include HJPS PTA (£20k), First Greenford Scout Group (£20k) and Parents and Friends of St John's (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support the education of children living in the socially and economically deprived areas in, Nakuru, Kenya and the Cherish School through the provision of funding to support new schools and develop existing schools. Financial support is also provided for individuals to access or continue with their education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| HJPS PTA | Watling Street | £20k |
| First Greenford Scout Group | Greenford | £20k |
| Parents and Friends of St John's | Radlett | £20k |
| Woodlea School PTA | Caterham | £20k |