Comrades Of Children Overseas
Also known as: Coco
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC030428
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed June 30, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Aug. 9, 2000
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- c/o Newcastle University Business School
5 Barrack Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4SE
Contact
- Website
coco.org.uk
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
Want to create a joyful world where every child has access to quality education by creating lasting, self-sustainable sources of quality education for children in poor and marginalised communities — helping them thrive today and build brighter futures tomorrow. This includes supporting income generating actions such fish farms, agriculture training and chicken farms to sustain income in the local community and build appropriate infrastructure including Dormitories , water tanks, sports fields, kitchens and obviously classrooms
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'
Objectives: The Charity's objects ('Objects') are wholly charitable (the word charitable having the meaning ascribed to it for the purposes of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and section 505 of the income and corporation Taxes Act 1988 or any statutory amendment or re-enactment thereof) and are:- a) The relief of suffering and distress of children throughout the world in areas stricken by poverty, natural disaster or war by providing support, facilities, equipment, supplies or funds. and b) The advancement of education by providing educational facilities or equipment, funds or supplies for the benefit of children in such areas.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Outwith Scotland
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | June 30, 202630 days late | £114,427 | £145,218 | 3 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | May 29, 2025On time | £145,643 | £136,659 | 3 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | May 30, 2024On time | £231,699 | £277,370 | 3 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | June 9, 20239 days late | £255,775 | £316,548 | 4 |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | May 31, 2022On time | £341,413 | £216,874 | 6 |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | May 28, 2021 | £289,728 | £314,204 | 6 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.
Nearby
- The Jgw Patterson Foundation 0.1 mi
- National Energy Action 0.1 mi
- Headway Tyneside 0.1 mi
- Talkin Educational Charity 0.1 mi
- English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund 0.1 mi