Accountability
Your donation makes a difference. Integrity and transparency are essential to how we work at Children Believe
Accountability
Your donation makes a difference. Integrity and transparency are essential to how we’ve been working at Children Believe for nearly 60 years
Where your money goes
Children Believe is a Canadian independent registered charity, which manages and directly funds program activities in our countries of operation. We hire nationals in our field offices to ensure supporter’s donations are making the biggest social impact possible.
TOTAL
REVENUE
$37,529,000
2019/2020 revenue
| 44% | Child sponsorship |
| 18% | Donated goods |
| 16% | Global Affairs Canada |
| 8% | Other income |
| 6% | Specific project appeals |
| 5% | Special gifts for children |
| 2% | General contributions |
2019/2020 expenses
| 35% | Health and nutrition |
| 28% | Education |
| 14% | Fundraising |
| 10% | Administration |
| 9% | Strengthening community organizations |
| 3% | Sustainable economic development |
| 2% | Water, sanitation and hygiene |
TOTAL
EXPENSES
$38,259,000
CHILDREN BELIEVE
GROUPED EXPENSES
GROUPED EXPENSES
2019/2020
2019/2020 grouped expenses
76% Program expenditures
14% Fundraising
10% Administration
76¢ of every dollar spent
goes to helping more
children reach their
dreams
In 2019/2020
our global community achieved the following…
466,000
children, teachers, parents and guardians benefited from greater access to inclusive, quality education
52,000
community members, leaders and local administrators were trained and supported to promote gender equality, including women’s rights
The financial breakdown
Your trust is important to us. The Audit and Risk Committee of Children Believe’s
Board of Directors reviews our financials quarterly. Independent publicly licensed auditors also audit and certify our work annually.
Board of Directors reviews our financials quarterly. Independent publicly licensed auditors also audit and certify our work annually.
Accreditations
We have high standards.
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Our BBB accreditation shows our commitment to trust, integrity and customer service.
Imagine Canada
Children Believe is one of just 200 charities accredited through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. It assesses Board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement.
Please note: The Standards Program Trustmark is a mark of Imagine Canada used under licence by Children Believe
Memberships
Association of Fundraising Professionals
We join with like-minded organizations to discuss how we can inspire and support global change.
CAGP
As part of The Canadian Association of Gift Planners, we work with the only organization in Canada that connects charitable representatives with donor advisors in one professional association.
Canadian Christian Relief & Development Association
We’re part of the Canadian Christian Relief & Development Association, which promotes best ideas, practices and applications of biblical principles.
Canada’s Coalition to End Global Poverty
We collaborate with this coalition of Canadian voluntary-sector organizations. Our goal is to achieve sustainable human development through the Asia-Pacific Working Group.
Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC)
The CCCC gives us tools to maintain professional standards and ethics.
Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health
We’re part of a group of organizations working with women and children around the world for their right to survive and thrive.
ChildFund Alliance
We are one of 11 child-focused development organizations around the world. Together, we provide basic needs to more than 14-million children in more than 60 countries.
We’re a part of a community of organizations passionate about collaborating to ensure the voices of those affected by crisis are heard.
International Child Protection Network of Canada
We collaborate with members to advance child rights and child-protection standards.
Ontario Council
for International Cooperation (OCIC)
We’re part of a community of international development and global education advocates for social justice.
Endorsements
Charity Intelligence Canada
Children Believe is one of more than 700 charities ranked by Charity Intelligence Canada for transparency, accountability, need for funding, cost efficiency and social impact.
Our rules and policies
Children Believe is a Canadian independent registered charity, which manages and directly funds program activities in our countries of operation. We hire nationals in our field offices to ensure supporter’s donations are making the biggest social impact possible.
