Sponsor a Child

FAQ archive

Find all your Compassion answers through our FAQs

Find all your Compassion answers through our FAQs

What if I pay tax at the higher rate?

I support several charities. Can I declare Gift Aid with all of them?

How will I know if I pay income tax on my pension?

Does sponsorship pay for schooling for the child or young person I support?

How to sponsor a child

How does sponsoring a child make a difference?

How does child sponsorship work?

What is the best charity to sponsor a child?

What amount should I send as a gift?

How do I set up a myCompassion account?

Why should I choose Compassion UK to sponsor a child?

Why are you asking me to give and write so early?

How much does it cost to sponsor a child?

Why is Compassion not addressing the food crisis here in the UK?

I don’t pay tax, but my partner does. How does that work?

How can I update my Gift Aid status if I no longer pay sufficient UK Income or Capital Gains Tax?

Am I eligible to make a Gift Aid declaration?

Will Gift Aid Cost me anything?

Why is child marriage still happening? 

How might my connection with the child I sponsor evolve over time?

What can I expect from the child I sponsor’s letters?

How can I change my donation details, direct debit details or payment method?

How can I change my contact details?

Can I write to the child I sponsor?

How long does child sponsorship last?

I’m trying to log in to myCompassion but I’m struggling to access my account. What should I do?

I’ve registered for myCompassion but haven’t received an activation email. What should I do?

Can I send the child I sponsor a birthday gift?

Can I send a physical gift to the child I sponsor?

I live outside the UK – can I still sponsor with Compassion UK?

What is child sponsorship?

What are the disadvantages of sponsoring a child?

How do I cancel Compassion sponsorship?

How does Compassion choose which children to register into the programme?

How do I download the Compassion UK App?

What are Compassion UK’s bank details?

How do I contact Compassion?

Can I visit the child I sponsor?

What should I write in the messages I send?

How often will the child I sponsor write?

When will I receive a letter from the child I sponsor?

How long does it take for a financial gift to reach the child I sponsor?

How does Compassion UK use and protect my data?

How do I send the child I sponsor a birthday greeting online?

What happens if I stop my child sponsorship?

How often will the child I sponsor write to me?

What should I write to the child I sponsor?

What happens if there is more than one child in the family?

Why can’t I see my sponsorships when I log into myCompassion on the website?

What do I do if I can’t keep up with my sponsorship payments?

What is an individual child gift?

Why are the questions I ask in my letters not answered?

I want to send a cheque to Compassion. What do I need to do?

How often will the child I sponsor write to me, and how often should I write to them?

How are my donations spent?

Why and how is the COVID-19 Emergency Appeal supporting nutrition needs?

Why does Compassion work with local churches?

Why does Compassion collect personal information?

Who does Compassion share my information with?

Can I send physical letters and gifts to the child I sponsor?

How does Compassion UK use and protect my data?

Why work for a charity?

I’m looking for Christian charity jobs in London. Is Fleet too far?

How often does Compassion have Christian jobs available?

Does Compassion UK only offer jobs in the UK?

Do you have to be a Christian to work at Compassion UK?

Why are you asking me to send a Christmas greeting rather than a Christmas card?

Will my sponsored child receive a gift if I donate to the Compassion Christmas Appeal?

How does sponsoring a child help a child’s family or community?

Can I book someone from Compassion to come and speak at one of our gatherings?

How do I log into the Compassion UK App?

How do I use the Compassion UK App?

How do you select which children and communities to work with?

What is the benefit of sponsorship to me?

Can I give less than £32 a month to Compassion UK’s work?

I’ve received a message about the child I sponsor from someone on Facebook. What should I do?

Why has Compassion closed its operations in India?

What are Compassion Interventions?

What is the difference between a Direct Debit and a Standing Order?

Why are there limits to the financial gifts sponsors can send?

Compassion UK Christian Child Development, registered charity in England and Wales (1077216) and Scotland (SC045059). A company limited by guarantee, Registered in England and Wales company number 03719092. Registered address: Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT.