About us

UNICEF UK is a registered charity raising funds and awareness to support UNICEF's work to protect child rights worldwide, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). We raise funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and we lobby and campaign for the fulfilment of child rights in the UK and abroad. UNICEF UK also runs programmes in schools, hospitals and local communities in the UK. Take a look at our latest annual report, UNICEF UK Achievements 2009.

Our UK programmes

• Rights Respecting Schools Award
• Baby Friendly Initiative
• Child Friendly Communities
• UNICEF UK's work in Parliament

Our board

UNICEF UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board meets regularly to discuss governance matters, including the charity’s vision, mission and strategic direction. Find out more about our board.

Our staff

UNICEF UK employs around 170 people. Members of staff are based at two offices: UNICEF House in Clerkenwell, central London, and Kingfisher House (Supporter Services) in Billericay, Essex. We also employ a number of remote workers throughout the UK.

If you have any questions about UNICEF UK or UNICEF’s work, please feel free to contact us.