Child sponsorship charities
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The following table provides summary information regarding charities with which you can sponsor a child.
How much does it cost to sponsor a child? |
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£12 a month (c40p a day). c80% spent on projects. Can reclaim tax via Gift Aid. |
£18 a month (c60p a day). c77% on projects. |
£15 per month (c50p a day). c80% spent directly overseas. Can reclaim tax via Gift Aid. |
How long does sponsorship last? |
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| Usually until a child reaches age 18, or sooner if project work is completed. | Projects usually last 10-15 years. You can sponsor a child for some or all of this time. | Usually at least 3 years; may end if work is completed in a community or children finish school. |
Can I choose the gender, nationality and age of the child I sponsor? |
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| You can choose the area and gender. | Optional continent, country, gender & age. Choose from 3 children online. | The charity allocates the child in greatest need of your support. |
Can I send letters to the child? |
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| Letters, postcards and photos are welcomed. | You can write to your child whenever you like. | Letters are welcomed, but not gifts (for the child's benefit). |
What feedback will I receive from the charity / sponsored child? |
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| Annual progress report. | Annual progress report with photo, Christmas card and letter (if they can write). | Regular updates from the community. Drawings and messages from the child. |
How do I pay? |
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| Direct debit (monthly, quarterly, semi annual or annual). | Direct debit (monthly). | Direct debit (monthly, quarterly or annual). |
What are the charity's affiliations? |
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| No religious or political affiliations. | Christian. | No religious or political affiliations. |
How big is the charity? |
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| UK income in 2005: £31.2m. Over 1m sponsors via its global charity network, incl. over 118,000 UK sponsors. |
UK income in 2005: £49m. |
Income in 2005: £108m. 180,000 donors (mainly UK and Greece), many of whom are or have been child sponsors. |
Registered charity number |
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276035 |
285908 |
274467 |
For more information or to sponsor a child now: |
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The information above is not exhaustive - more details can be found on the child sponsorship sections of these charities' own websites, which you can visit directly by clicking on their names in the table.