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Rating for THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF

57/100 Clarity Score · 1 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

57/100

Clarity score

Poor

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London · UK-wide · E20 1HZ Reg 1072612 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF is a registered UK charity (1072612) working in animals across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF scores 57 out of 100 (1 star). 74% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.

Overview

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF has a Clarity Score of 57 out of 100 on CharityCompare (1 stars, Poor). Charity Commission registration number 1072612. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2020: total income £109m, with 74% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 1 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

57/100

1★ · Poor

Cause spend

74%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

100/100

Finance beacon

Income

£109m

Latest year 2020

Reserves

1 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£4.8 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 22% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2020
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

 100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

 100% 10 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

 100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

23/100

Financial Health metrics for THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

 47% 1 months · 7/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

 0% 0/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

 0% 77% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

50/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

 50% 74% · 5/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

 50% 21p per £1 income · 5/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Community Support metrics for THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

 0% Not reported · 0/10 pts

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Clarity Score

57/100 total · Poor · 1 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

100/100
Accountability & Transparency
23/100
Financial Health
50/100
Financial Efficiency
0/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight10 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

23/100

Reserves (months of cash)1 months · 7/15 pts
Income stability / growth0/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets77% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

50/100

Program expense ratio74% · 5/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency21p per £1 income · 5/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratioNot reported · 0/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2020 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF revenue and expenses for 2020
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £109m —
Total expenditure £109m —
Charitable activities £75m 69%
Fundraising £30m 27%
69%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2020) · £109m spent

  • Charitable activities69%
  • Fundraising27%
  • Other spending4%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    10 trustees on the Charity Commission register

Fundraising Regulator

Status not yet checked

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1072612

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • Sarah Davis since 2017
  • Shatish Damodar Dasani Chair · since 2020
  • Usama Anmar Al-Qassab since 2020
  • Dr Margaret Elizabeth Atkinson since 2021
  • Zamila Skingsley since 2022
  • Heather Francis since 2025
  • Christopher James Merry since 2025
  • Meryl Candice Bagguley since 2025
  • Sophie Pender since 2025
  • Sheena Amin since 2025
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £44900k £89800k £134700k £179600k 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Income 2020: £109,368k Spending 2020: £109,280k Cause spend 2020: £75,346k Income 2021: £141,824k Spending 2021: £139,667k Cause spend 2021: £106,195k Income 2022: £179,503k Spending 2022: £176,530k Cause spend 2022: £140,600k Income 2023: £160,850k Spending 2023: £160,393k Cause spend 2023: £119,919k Income 2024: £135,263k Spending 2024: £136,560k Cause spend 2024: £93,953k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
57/100 (1★)
Income
£109m
Cause spend
74% of expenditure
Reg number
1072612
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
1 months
Trustees
10
Accounts year
2020
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF's charity rating? +

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF scores 57 out of 100 on CharityCompare (1 stars — Poor). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1072612. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF's Charity Commission registration number? +

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF's registration number is 1072612. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1072612

How much income does THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF receive? +

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF reported £109m total income in its 2020 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 74% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 21% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 22%.

Are THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF based? +

THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF is listed at London · UK-wide · E20 1HZ and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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