Your money is in safe hands Last year, 91,132 generous supporters trusted Tearfund to help those in the most extreme poverty – bringing change in the places of greatest need. Reasons to trust Tearfund In our disaster work, it's our adherence to international standards and the quality of our response, all reflected in our Disaster Emergency Committee membership. In our work through churches, it's the unparalleled accountability that gives donors certainty their money gets directly to the places of greatest need - without government red tape. In our financial management it’s the 80 pence (2016/17) in every pound spent on life-changing work with the poorest. In our faith, it's our relentless determination to follow Jesus where the need is greatest. Where your money goes Your gift follows Jesus to the place of greatest need. Of every pound entrusted to us… Emergency needs met Communities transformed Churches mobilised Society changed Fundraising Support and Running costs 32p Emergency needs met When disaster strikes, we respond swiftly and effectively to ensure we support communities in a strategic and focused way. We are committed to these communities for the long term, working through local churches and partners to help people become resilient and thrive. 29p Communities transformed Where we can, we work through local churches to make sure transformation takes place in the very heart of the community. So, our support is localised and our work sustainable. We help communities build their resilience to shocks and stresses, work for peace and unity, and build better futures for themselves and others. 9p Churches mobilised We’re excited when we see churches start to understand the potential God has placed in them to address poverty and injustice – and become powerful agents of change in their local community. We’re privileged to play a part in helping to equip and mobilise them. 7p Society changed We call on people in positions of power and influence to ensure that their policies bring positive change for vulnerable communities, including those that are hardest to reach. We equip and empower communities to speak out and stand with them in holding governments to account and lobbying them to address structural inequalities and injustices. 15p Fundraising Our supporters are a hugely important part of who we are and what we do. Honouring and building this relationship is a priority. We care passionately that our supporters feel valued and know that their gifts are having a life-changing impact. 8p Support & Running costs Putting robust systems and processes in place to enable and evaluate our frontline work, so that we learn and improve and your money is used more effectively as a result. Tearfund are signatories to the Red Cross Code of Conduct and are certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard. As a limited company and registered charity, our accounts are independently audited and submitted to Companies House annually and we also report to the Charity Commission, an independent body that regulates activities of charities in the UK. ANNUAL Report / Impact & LeaRning Report 2017/18 Annual Report INTERACTIVE 2017/18 Annual report PRINT-FRIENDLY Impact & Learning Report 2017 INteractive Past Reports 2017-2018 PRINT ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDownload report 2016-2017 Print Annual Report and Financial StatementsDownload report 2015-2016 Annual Report and Financial StatementsDownload report Impact and Learning Report 2016 Print-FriendlyDownload report 2014-2015 Annual report and financial statementsDownload report 2013-2014 Annual report and financial statementsDownload report 2012-2013 Annual report and financial statementsDownload report
In our disaster work, it's our adherence to international standards and the quality of our response, all reflected in our Disaster Emergency Committee membership.
In our work through churches, it's the unparalleled accountability that gives donors certainty their money gets directly to the places of greatest need - without government red tape.
In our financial management it’s the 80 pence (2016/17) in every pound spent on life-changing work with the poorest.
32p Emergency needs met When disaster strikes, we respond swiftly and effectively to ensure we support communities in a strategic and focused way. We are committed to these communities for the long term, working through local churches and partners to help people become resilient and thrive.
29p Communities transformed Where we can, we work through local churches to make sure transformation takes place in the very heart of the community. So, our support is localised and our work sustainable. We help communities build their resilience to shocks and stresses, work for peace and unity, and build better futures for themselves and others.
9p Churches mobilised We’re excited when we see churches start to understand the potential God has placed in them to address poverty and injustice – and become powerful agents of change in their local community. We’re privileged to play a part in helping to equip and mobilise them.
7p Society changed We call on people in positions of power and influence to ensure that their policies bring positive change for vulnerable communities, including those that are hardest to reach. We equip and empower communities to speak out and stand with them in holding governments to account and lobbying them to address structural inequalities and injustices.
15p Fundraising Our supporters are a hugely important part of who we are and what we do. Honouring and building this relationship is a priority. We care passionately that our supporters feel valued and know that their gifts are having a life-changing impact.
8p Support & Running costs Putting robust systems and processes in place to enable and evaluate our frontline work, so that we learn and improve and your money is used more effectively as a result.