City of London Police - Charity for Children
Analysis
City of London Police - Charity for Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2025, City of London Police - Charity for Children reported income of £22k and spending of £7,584, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £10k to £22k (+118%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 254%. 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, City of London Police - Charity for Children sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Harlea Charitable Trust (£22k), Lakes Vision Services (£22k) and Khidmat (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
This charity is run for the benefit of young people & children in need by reason of ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. It provides funds for individuals & groups. The maximum age limit for beneficiaries is 18 and the charity is principally for those with a link to the City but any appropriate request which falls within the charity guidelines will be considered.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Harlea Charitable Trust | London | £22k |
| Lakes Vision Services | Carlisle | £22k |
| Khidmat | Luton | £22k |
| Age Concern-Chandler's Ford | Eastleigh | £22k |