# HAPPY CHILD INTERNATIONAL

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1116809
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 15, 2006
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1116809


## Contact

- **Address:** Happy Child International, Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead
- **Postcode:** KT22 8AH
- **Phone:** 01372375848
- **Email:** caroline.taylor@happychild.org
- **Website:** www.happychild.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY ALL EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE MEANS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.2 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY - TO BE ADVANCED IN VARIOUS WAYS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:A PROVIDING HELP, CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR STREET CHILDREN, HOMELESS CHILDREN, ORPHANS, AND CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND ESPECIALLY IN LATIN AMERICA.B PROVIDING ALL NECESSARY SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND HELP TO THOSE WORKING WITH AND HELPING STREET CHILDREN, HOMELESS CHILDREN, ORPHANS AND CHILDREN IN NEED.3 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD - TO BE ADVANCED IN VARIOUS WAYS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:A PROVIDING EDUCATION AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO STREET CHILDREN, HOMELESS CHILDREN, ORPHANS AND CHILDREN IN NEED, AND SIMILAR PERSONS IN NEED OF IT.B UNDERTAKING ASSISTING OR FINANCING RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEMS OF STREET CHILDREN, HOMELESS CHILDREN, ORPHANS AND THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY OR NEED, AND HOW APPROPRIATE HELP CAN BE PROVIDED OR IMPROVED.C PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROBLEMS OF STREET CHILDREN, HOMELESS CHILDREN, ORPHANS AND THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY OR NEED.D SEEKING TO RESTRICT THE GROWTH AND INCREASE IN PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STREET CHILDREN, HOMELESS CHILDREN, ORPHANS AND SIMILAR PERSONS IN NEED BY EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER APPROPRIATE MEANS AND BY ENCOURAGING CARING AND STABLE FAMILY LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS.4 TO CARRY OUT ANY OTHER OBJECTS WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND ARE BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE PLACES WHERE THE CHARITY IS PROVIDING HELP, CARE AND ASSISTANCE.

**Activities:** The charity's objective is 'A child and family services charity organisation delivering child care services for the rescue of street children and children at risk from multiple threats.  We advocate for their rights and work in partnership with governments and other care agencies in areas of the world, with the current focus being Brazil. We do this work with a Christian conviction

**Area of benefit:** THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND ESPECIALLY IN LATIN AMERICA.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Brazil
- Surrey



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £62773 | £110595 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £113062 | £71983 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £67150 | £46837 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £98269 | £74686 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £102764 | £96767 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **John Dodrell** (Chair) — appointed March 19, 2014
- Clive Teuten — appointed Dec. 9, 2013
- Cristina Zaviera Cortes — appointed March 21, 2024
- Evelyn Kangoya — appointed March 21, 2024
- JOHN HERRING — appointed Oct. 21, 2011
- Jennifer Suzanne Sullivan — appointed March 21, 2024
- Joao Martinez da Cruz — appointed May 1, 2020
- MARK ANDREW PINKS