War Child UK

In a year of unprecedented need for children living through conflict, the War Child UK fundraising team has delivered record-breaking results. Our total income was £19.9 million – 33% better than our budget, and 58% better than the previous year.

We are so proud of our donors, partners and staff whose tenacity and creativity have made this exceptional performance possible. There were some huge successes; we delivered a winter ‘Wassail’ (our equivalent of a fundraising gala) generating over £4.1million in a single evening, an immersive theatre event with You Me Bum Bum Train raising £650k+, and a renewed focus on our music industry connections - with the PLUS ONE initiative delivering £840k. As well as these stellar achievements, every single team in the fundraising department exceeded their own budget target.

Some real strengths contributing to our success in 2025 were incredible teamworking, and a highly inclusive culture. Our staff survey had a 100% completion rate, and 96% of staff said they would recommend working at War Child UK. New starters tell us we are the most welcoming place they have ever worked. We think this because we are a tight-knit and trusting department, determined to find creative and brilliant solutions, as well as opportunities. Our inspiration comes from the hope and resilience that children who go through our programmes show us every day – and we take our role to offer that hope and inspiration to our supporter us very seriously. Because no child should be part of war, ever.