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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?

£12 a month (c40p a day).

c80% spent on projects.
c20% on other costs.

Can reclaim tax via Gift Aid.

£18 a month (c60p a day).

c77% on projects.
c23% on other costs.
(of which admin = 2%)
Can reclaim tax via Gift Aid.

£15 per month (c50p a day).

c80% spent directly overseas.
c20% on other costs.

Can reclaim tax via Gift Aid.

How long does sponsorship last?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Direct debit (monthly, quarterly, semi annual or annual). Direct debit (monthly). Direct debit (monthly, quarterly or annual).
What are the charity's affiliations?
No religious or political affiliations. Christian. No religious or political affiliations.
How big is the charity?
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.
Over 100,000 children sponsored.

Income in 2005: £108m.
180,000 donors (mainly UK and Greece), many of whom are or have been child sponsors.
Registered charity number
276035
285908
274467
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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.


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