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London, United Kingdom·Est. 1919

Save the Children

Every child deserves a future.

ChildrenEducationHumanitarian

Save the Children works in 116 countries to ensure children survive, learn and are protected.

2023 revenue
$2.35B
Program ratio
87%
Founded
1919
Operating in
7+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Operating across 7+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 1919.

  1. 1919
    Founded by Eglantyne Jebb in London
  2. 1924
    Declaration of the Rights of the Child

    Drafted by Jebb, later adopted by the League of Nations.

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

118M
Children reached directly
As of 2023
100+
Humanitarian responses
As of 2023

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Estimated figures — not yet linked to an official registry.

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2022$2.20B87%
2023$2.35B87%

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2023. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
87%
≈ $1.94B
Management & admin
7%
≈ $160M
Fundraising
6%
≈ $131M

About $118M of income was not spent that year — typically held in reserves or endowment for future work.

Program share reported by the organisation; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is estimated.

Registry references

Where this profile can be verified or synced.

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