Little Acorns
Analysis
Little Acorns is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rayleigh. It was registered in August 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending July 2026, Little Acorns reported income of £49k and spending of £38k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2023 to July 2026, income grew from £8,792 to £49k (+459%), an average of +78% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 321%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Little Acorns sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include WRVS Benevolent Trust (£49k), William Dudley Trust (£49k) and FWH Creations (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Little Acorns supports education and the relief of poverty in Cambodia. We provide grants to organisations supporting disadvantaged children and young people, including residential care, school and university education, essential living costs, food, hygiene and healthcare. We raise funds through donations, trusts and foundations, sponsorship and fundraising events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| WRVS Benevolent Trust | Chesterfield | £49k |
| William Dudley Trust | Birmingham | £49k |
| FWH Creations | Ballymena | £49k |
| The Retired Ministers' and Widows' Fund | London | £49k |