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World Villages For Children

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1058973
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 1, 1996
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Worldwide

Address

Address
WORLD VILLAGES FOR CHILDREN
Kings Buildings
16 Smith Square
LONDON
SW1P 3HQ

Activities

To relieve poverty suffered by children thoughout the world by providing them with food, clothing, shelter and education, including vocational training, so that they can break free from a life of poverty and despair. Educate the public concerning children and adults living in poverty and promote the advancement of religion in the charitable works undertaken.

Objects: The Charity's Objects Are Restricted Specifically To The Following, In Support Of The Work Of The Sisters Of Mary In Children?s Villages, Child Welfare Programmes, Schools, Health Care Facilities Or Otherwise Throughout The World, For The Public Benefit: 1. The Relief Of Poverty, Hardship And Distress Suffered By Children Throughout The World Through The Establishment And Maintenance Of Children's Villages For Children Who Are Without Parents Or Guardians Or Who As A Result Of Severe Poverty Are In Need Of Food, Accommodation And Care; 2. The Education And Vocational Training Of Children Living In Poverty Throughout The World; 3. The Relief Of Poverty, Hardship And Distress Suffered By Adults And Children Throughout The World By The Provision Of Medical And Welfare Services And The Provision Of Shelter For The Homeless; 4. The Education Of The Public Concerning The Welfare Of Children And Adults Living In Poverty Throughout The World And The Advancement Of Religion In All Or Any Of The Charitable Works Undertaken; And 5. The Promotion Of Such Charitable Objects Concerned With The Welfare Of Children And Adults Suffering From Poverty, Hardship, Sickness And Distress As The Directors Shall, In Their Absolute Discretion, Determine.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Country
Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Philippines, Tanzania

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
Dec. 31, 2024 £2,231,776 £2,087,720 £708,005 5 PDF
Dec. 31, 2023 £2,365,435 £2,238,877 £563,949 5 PDF
Dec. 31, 2022 £2,203,474 £2,477,905 £437,391 5 PDF
Dec. 31, 2021 £2,748,808 £2,734,592 £711,822 6 PDF
Dec. 31, 2020 £3,019,184 £2,875,248 £697,606 6 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Clare Jessica Bamberger July 11, 2019
Duk Lim Cho July 8, 2016
Elena Grengia Belarmino July 8, 2016
Father Fretch Ballesteros SDV Aug. 7, 2023
John Martin Graham April 18, 2019
Nicola Lawson July 8, 2016
Sister Margarita Campos Abeja July 6, 2023