Our Finances

Save the Children has an income of almost US$1.6 billion a year. We are global, growing and achieving more than ever for children.

We receive income from a wide variety of sources including individuals, foundations, governments and companies. In 2011 we increased both our funding and programme expenditure by 10%. This will increase our impact and enable us to achieve even more for children.

School children in western Côte d’Ivoire receive education kits including a backpack, pencils, notebooks and a portable chalkboard to help them make the most of school. Rodrigo Ordonez/Save the Children

Most of our programmes are based in the world’s poorest countries, where millions of children struggle to survive and thrive. Save the Children national organisations also operate programmes to meet the particular needs of children in their own country.

We are committed to managing our funds in a fully accountable way.