Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 14

Multiple Deficits: -2
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +14

Overall GiG Score: 18

CHILDREN ENGLAND

Acting as a voice for the children young people and families voluntary sector, promoting the sector's interest and ensuring its views are heard in national and local decision making structures which have a bearing on work with children and families.The provision of advice. briefings and information to members, regional groups, government departments, statutory and non statutory organisations.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers and there are significant future grants due to be received
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data
On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Established: 29 years

www.childrenengland.org.uk

kathy.evans@childrenengland.org.uk

07976575285

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff
31/03/23		£331	£384	£-53	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/03/22		£382	£359	£23	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/03/21		£358	£386	£-27	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/03/20		£362	£379	£-17	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/03/19		£305	£340	£-35	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/03/18		£356	£368	£-12	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/03/17	*	£498	£570	£-72	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/03/16		£537	£619	£-82	£9	£188	£171	3.3	10
31/03/15		£662	£769	£-107	£28	£274	£252	3.9	11
31/03/14	*	£608	£885	£-277	£86	£372	£352	4.8	12
31/03/13		£1,838	£1,910	£-72	£96	£649	£602	3.8	18
31/03/12		£2,030	£1,986	£44	£124	£712	£251	1.5	16
31/03/11		£1,782	£1,764	£18	£63	£667	£622	4.2	12
31/03/10		£1,663	£1,643	£20	£127	£647	£256	1.9	14
31/03/09		£1,661	£1,581	£81	£122	£613	£589	4.5	14
31/03/08		£1,158	£1,238	£-79	£152	£552	£528	5.1	11
31/03/07		£1,026	£988	£37	£126	£638	£605	7.3	10
31/03/06		£712	£710	£1	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/03/05	*	£713	£642	£71	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/03/04		£621	£642	£-21	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0

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Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 20%
Highest pay band: £60,000-£70,000

Listed activities

General Charitable Purposes

How it operates

Acts as an umbrella or resource body
Other charitable activities

Where it operates

Throughout England,

Who it helps

Children/Young People

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

City Bridge Trust	£539,015
Trust for London	£385,400
John Ellerman Foundation	£190,000
Paul Hamlyn Foundation	£160,000
The Blagrave Trust	£150,800
Esmee Fairbairn	£60,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to CHILDREN ENGLAND
£20,000	03/10/2023	Towards unrestricted core costs to support Children England to close well, sharing its learning and that of the young leaders of the ChildFair State Inquiry with the sector
Trust for London - Children England
£15,000	20/07/2023	The funding is to support organisations across London to host events and undertake activities during London Challenge Poverty Week 2023, with the aim of increasing participation in the week. In turn ....more The funding is to support organisations across London to host events and undertake activities during London Challenge Poverty Week 2023, with the aim of increasing participation in the week. In turn this will increase the visibility of the reality of poverty in London and encourage positive discussion about challenging it.
The Blagrave Trust - Policy and Advocacy Grants
£75,400	17/07/2023	Repeat unrestricted funding
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Children England
£249,410	14/04/2023	£249,410 over three years (£81,177; £83,117; £85,116) for the full-time Research and Learning Officer and the 0.6 FTE Community Outreach Officer, activity and research costs and a contribution to ....more £249,410 over three years (£81,177; £83,117; £85,116) for the full-time Research and Learning Officer and the 0.6 FTE Community Outreach Officer, activity and research costs and a contribution to overheads.
Trust for London - Children England
£153,000	01/02/2023	The funding is for 4in10 to work towards its aim of a child poverty free London by building capacity among its members to tackle poverty more effectively in their communities; by increasing ....more The funding is for 4in10 to work towards its aim of a child poverty free London by building capacity among its members to tackle poverty more effectively in their communities; by increasing campaigning activity in collaboration with members and people with lived experience of poverty; and by growing the network.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Building the Youth-led Movement for a ChildFair State
£10,000	18/01/2023	Children England is an independent, membership organisation for the children, young people and families voluntary sector. They work to improve the context for England’s children by harnessing the ....more Children England is an independent, membership organisation for the children, young people and families voluntary sector. They work to improve the context for England’s children by harnessing the expertise of their network, via policy and campaigning. This grant will support the next phase of the youth-led ‘ChildFair State’ movement. This work aims to re-design the welfare state, with children and young people’s needs at its heart. Children England will widen the network of young people engaged in the movement, pilot ideas identified in the first phase of the programme, and deliver an accompanying campaign.
Trust for London - Children England
£15,000	05/10/2022	The funding is to support organisations across London to host events and undertake activities during London Challenge Poverty Week 2022, with the aim of increasing participation in the week. In turn ....more The funding is to support organisations across London to host events and undertake activities during London Challenge Poverty Week 2022, with the aim of increasing participation in the week. In turn this will increase the visibility of the reality of poverty in London and encourage positive discussion about challenging it.
Trust for London - Children England
£3,400	29/09/2022	This is a cost of living uplift for grant reference 360G-trustforlondon-MAIN-S2-04.02.2020-8264
John Ellerman Foundation - Core costs, including contributions to CEO and Policy Manager salaries, and youth engagement costs
£100,000	29/09/2022	Core costs, including contributions to CEO and Policy Manager salaries, and youth engagement costs
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Building the Youth-led Movement for a ChildFair State
£150,000	09/05/2022	Children England is an independent, membership organisation for the children, young people and families voluntary sector. They work to improve the context for England’s children by harnessing the ....more Children England is an independent, membership organisation for the children, young people and families voluntary sector. They work to improve the context for England’s children by harnessing the expertise of their network, via policy and campaigning. This grant will support the next phase of the youth-led ‘ChildFair State’ movement. This work aims to re-design the welfare state, with children and young people’s needs at its heart. Children England will widen the network of young people engaged in the movement, pilot ideas identified in the first phase of the programme, and deliver an accompanying campaign.
The Blagrave Trust - Repeat unrestricted funding
£75,400	07/07/2021	An unrestricted grant to support their campaigning and policy work, providing stability and continuity to a small but leading organisation. Additional welfare grant: total funding increased by £400 ....more An unrestricted grant to support their campaigning and policy work, providing stability and continuity to a small but leading organisation. Additional welfare grant: total funding increased by £400 in December 2021.
John Ellerman Foundation - Core costs and activities
£90,000	21/05/2020 24	Core costs and activities
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Children England
£40,000	05/05/2020 6	towards unrestricted core costs as a COVID-19 Fast Response grant
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Children England
£10,085	09/04/2020	A one-off, unrestricted grant of £10,085, equivalent to one regular quarterly payment for the organisation’s current grant. COVID19
Trust for London - Children England
£199,000	26/02/2020 36	The funding is for continuation of the 4in10 network of campaigners working to end child poverty in London. It will enable the development of good practice in the voluntary and statutory sectors, ....more The funding is for continuation of the 4in10 network of campaigners working to end child poverty in London. It will enable the development of good practice in the voluntary and statutory sectors, build the sense of community within the network, and be led by experts by experience.
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Children England
£279,520	25/07/2019 48	£279,520 over four years £40,340; £77,220; £79,720; £82,240) towards a F/t Research and Learning Manager and a P/t Community Engagement Officer; 4In10 activities and resources and a contribution ....more £279,520 over four years £40,340; £77,220; £79,720; £82,240) towards a F/t Research and Learning Manager and a P/t Community Engagement Officer; 4In10 activities and resources and a contribution to overheads.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Children England
£200,000	09/04/2019 36	Towards unrestricted core costs of an organisation campaigning to improve outcomes for children, drawing on the expertise of its member children charities, and growing youth leadership in the sector.
The Blagrave Trust - Policy and campaigning
£75,000	19/07/2018	Campaigning for children and youth sector
Tudor Trust - Grant to Children England
£150,000	22/02/2018 24	over two years as continuation funding towards core salaries for this membership organisation for charities working with children, young people and families across England
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Children England
£116,000	11/05/2017 24	£116,000 over two years (£57,500; £58,500) for a f/t Research and Learning Officer and a p/t Network Membership Officer, web developments, workshops and the production of research reports for the ....more £116,000 over two years (£57,500; £58,500) for a f/t Research and Learning Officer and a p/t Network Membership Officer, web developments, workshops and the production of research reports for the 4In10 programme in London.
Trust for London - Children England
£170,000	02/03/2017 36	The funding is towards the continuation and to further develop the capacity of the 4in10 network. This will enable 4in10 to work towards its aim of ending child poverty in London by supporting the ....more The funding is towards the continuation and to further develop the capacity of the 4in10 network. This will enable 4in10 to work towards its aim of ending child poverty in London by supporting the development of good practice in the voluntary and statutory sectors, and campaigning for/ achieving real change across London.
Lankelly Chase Foundation - Grant to Children England
£50,000	01/09/2015 12	To create a brand new form of public resource ownership for children under 18 years of age.
Tudor Trust - Grant to Children England
£150,000	17/06/2015 36	over three years as unrestricted funding for this membership organisation for charities working with children, young people and families across England
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Children England
£104,000	28/01/2015 24	£104,000 over two years (£51,000; £53,000) for a Membership Officer and a Research & Learning Officer, plus running costs, to enable the 4 in 10 network to develop its work tackling child ....more £104,000 over two years (£51,000; £53,000) for a Membership Officer and a Research & Learning Officer, plus running costs, to enable the 4 in 10 network to develop its work tackling child poverty in London.
London Councils - Engage London - Supporting the Children and Young People's Voluntary and Community Sector
£851,796	20/02/2013	The project aims to: 1. Develop organisational capacity and workforce skills:for CYP&F organisations 2. Extend representation, voice and influencing: 3. Strengthen key groups with a focus on ....more The project aims to: 1. Develop organisational capacity and workforce skills:for CYP&F organisations 2. Extend representation, voice and influencing: 3. Strengthen key groups with a focus on addressing equalities, through capacity-building, mutual support and challenge, cross-sector regional and local links; improving and creating accessible channels for evidence-based practice. The programme aims to build capacity with local CVSs and other infrastructure groups/networks; to focus on supporting equalities groups to build sustainable services and meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups. This will be achieved through a partnership between Children England, Partnership for Young London (PYL) and the Race Equality Foundation (REF).

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How is it governed?

Trustees (7)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 41-63

CLARE ELIZABETH SCHERER Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Chief Executive

DAVID CHARLES HOLMES (Chair) Appointed: 2012, Occupation: Chief Executive, Other trusteeships: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION, PAC-UK LTD, FRIENDSHIP WORKS, BUILDING A NEW DIRECTION LIMITED, PORTSMOUTH ABUSE AND RAPE COUNSELLING SERVICE,

KATHARINE SACKS-JONES Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Chief Executive, Other trusteeship: LITTLE VILLAGE,

MARK ROBINSON LEE Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Chief Executive

NOORJEHAN MARIAM PIPERDY Appointed: 2020

RITA THERESE WATERS Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Chief Executive

SIMON CHARLES BERESFORD Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Director Of Fundraising

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 17/02/1995, number: 1044239
Registered at Companies House on 18/01/1995, number: 03011053

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Filing Record

20 returns made; AR17: 2 days late, AR14: 0 days late, AR05: 1 days late,

Main office

Gregory House
Coram Campus
48 Mecklenburgh Square
LONDON

Objectives

TO RELIEVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF THEIR POVERTY OR SOCIAL ECONOMIC OR OTHER NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PARTICULAR BY (A) PROMOTING THE NEEDS AND PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED AND THOSE IN THE SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH WHICH MEMBER AGENCIES ARE CONCERNED, (B) RESPONDING TO PROPOSALS AND INITIATIVES WITH AND ON BEHALF OF MEMBER ORGANISATIONS; IDENTIFYING EMERGING POLICY ISSUES BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE OF MEMBER ORGANISATIONS IN RELATION TO CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES; PRESENTING ISSUES ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC, THE PROFESSIONS AND GOVERNMENT, (C) PROVIDING MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC WITH APPROPRIATE INFORMATION AND ADVICE AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING NEEDS, (D) UNDERTAKING WORK FOR OTHER ORGANISATIONS ON AN AGENCY BASIS WHERE SUCH WORK FACILITATES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COULD NOT OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED IMPROVES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEMBER ORGANISATIONS AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL OVERHEADS OF THE COMPANY AND (E) MAKING GRANTS TO MEMBER ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER CHARITIES WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED - IN PRACTICE ENGLAND

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