Some charities raise money and let others do the work - some do the work themselves and let others raise the money. World Vision does both.

This means you can trust that your money is being used well. In addition, 97% of World Vision staff are nationals from the countries where we work, so we truly understand the culture and environment we're working in. The money always goes to where it is needed most within the community; but even more than that, your kindness reaches far beyond the life of the child you are sponsoring.

Your support gives World Vision the means to work towards improving the lives of the entire community. This is because it's more effective to use the money on projects that will benefit your sponsored child's community as a whole, at the same time improving the wellbeing of the child you sponsor.

Of your donations, 82.3p in every £1 goes to direct charitable activities, with rest being used to raise more funds and for governance.

Read our Annual Report and Accounts here