We’re one of the largest National children charities in Nigeria.
Find out about how we’re organised by meeting our Chief executive officer (CEO), trustees and Royal patron.
Supporting children and families who need it most
2022-23 was an extremely challenging period for many children, young people, parents and carers in Nigeria.
Sharp increases in the cost of living, hard on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, drove many families into further difficulty. Royal children Foundation’s was on the front line of dealing with the fall-out, supporting children and young people struggling with anxiety and mental health issues, as well as increased pressure on family finances.
As in previous years, Royal Children Foundation’s dedicated frontline colleagues, including our volunteers, were there to help with these pressing issues impacting children and their families.
We are extremely proud of the critical role that Royal Children Foundation’s played during this period. Staying true to our purpose and values, we have continued to support those who need us most.
Reached 373,200 people
Together with our partners, we reached 4% more children, young people, parents, and carers than the year before.
Ran 3 services and partnerships across the Nigeria
Were supported by 10 volunteers
Our amazing volunteers gave about 400,000 hours of their time to support children, young people and their families.
Ran 2 retail shops
Our shops and superstores across the country earned a total of #500,000.
Fundraised #1.5 million
Thanks to our incredible supporters we raised #0.5 million more than last year through donations, gifts in wills and other fundraising. This included fantastic events such as games challenges and our Firecracker Ball.
How we’ve supported children and families living in poverty
Cost-of-living fund
In October 2023, Royal Children Foundation established a fund to help provide immediate support to children and families we support who were struggling as a result of the cost-of living crisis.
Between October 2023 and March 2024, we reached over 13,000 people, including more than 7,000 children, across over 4,000 households.
We helped families by preventing hunger, providing suitable clothing, access to warm spaces and more.
Free school meals campaign
More than 1 in 4 children are living in poverty in Nigeria, and the cost-of-living crisis has been making this worse as families struggle to pay their bills. We believe that no child should grow up in poverty, and so took responsibility upon ourselves to introduce free school meals for some primary school children in Nigeria and do more to tackle hunger during the school holidays.
Royal Children Foundation’s helps children in so many ways. If a child or young person doesn’t have to worry about their next meal or keeping warm, it means they can be happier and focus instead on their future.
Our services, alongside other help like specialist foster placements, provide vital support, including help to access basics like food and healthcare; therapeutic mental health support; and longer-term assistance with housing, education and employment, so that families can be more comfortable in Nigeria.
Find out more about how we work with decision-makers to make lives better for children and young people.
Thanks to Royal children Foundation’s for the vouchers and such help to the Nigerians.
Working with our volunteers
10 people volunteered with us
Our brilliant volunteers continued to play a vital role in delivering our charity objectives, with 10 volunteers contributing 400,000 hours of support to our work this year.
Read more in our blog about the important impact volunteers make to our services.
The best part about this volunteer role is knowing that I've helped create a green space in a largely built-up area, which can also be enjoyed by our visiting families, staff, and young children.