NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
Registration #258825 · Registered
www.ncb.org.ukNational Children's Bureau 23 Mentmore Terrace E8 3PN
The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that for 60 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We work with children and for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and practitioners, and provide creative solutions on a range of social issues.
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About NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 258825). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 86/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU reported a total income of £15,777,000 and total expenditure of £16,002,000, a spending ratio of 101% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU describes its activities as follows: The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that for 60 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We work with children and for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and practitioners, and provide creative solutions on a range of social issues. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 101.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,777,000 | £16,002,000 | 101% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026