save the children foundation

What save the children foundation does

Save the Children Foundation (Fundación Save the Children) is a Spanish nonprofit foundation registered in 1990 under CIF G79362497 and Foundation #162 in the Registro Central de Fundaciones. It is part of the globally established Save the Children movement founded in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb, operating across 113 countries with the Spanish entity serving over 10,000 children daily in Spain and contributing to international programs reaching 113.6 million children globally in 2024. The organization addresses child poverty, education, health, protection from violence, and humanitarian emergencies, with 67% of expenditures directed to direct programs in FY2025.

The organization employs approximately 448 contracted personnel, interns, and volunteers distributed across five regional offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, and Bilbao, plus five program spaces in Barakaldo, Illescas, Leganés, Madrid, and Sevilla. Revenue is generated through a diversified fundraising model: 52% from individual donors and monthly members (socios at €9–20/month), supplemented by one-time donations, corporate partnerships with 350+ companies, public/EU grants (Certified Humanitarian Partner under the 2021-2027 EU framework), and legacy giving via the Testamento Solidario program.

Product and engagement offerings include Saveflix (recurring solidarity subscription), Grandes Donaciones (€10,000+ major donor program), Retos Solidarios (peer-to-peer fundraising challenges), Escuela de Madres y Padres (free online parenting education), and school-based programs (Kilómetros de Solidaridad, Christmas Jumper Day, Marcapáginás Solidarios). The organization maintains audited annual financial statements (audited by Mazars Auditores S.L.P.), celebrity ambassadors including Casemiro and Andrés Iniesta, and partnerships with UNIQLO, El Corte Inglés, CaixaBank, and Atlético de Madrid to support fundraising and program delivery.

Name

save the children foundation

Legal name

Fundación Save the Children

Website

https://savethechildren.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Save the Children Foundation is a Spanish nonprofit foundation operating across 113 countries, delivering child welfare programs in education, health, protection, and humanitarian emergencies. It serves over 10,000 children daily in Spain and is funded primarily by individual donors and 350+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYHLAJALAG

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

SECONDARYBPAGADAL

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

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Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Child welfare programs
• Humanitarian aid services
• Child protection programs
• International development
• Emergency response services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Financing - Individual Donors: Monthly members (socios) and individual donors contribute 52% of total revenue. Donors can become monthly members starting at 9€ per month or make one-time donations. Tax deductible up to 80% in Spain.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Collaboration with 350+ companies and foundations for strategic alliances, cause marketing, and employee giving programs. Companies can make large donations starting from 10,000€ with customized project proposals.
3. Public Financing: Government grants and EU funding including certified humanitarian partner status with the European Union for humanitarian financing under the 2021-2027 multi-annual framework.
4. Legacies and Inheritance Donations: Testamento Solidario program allows supporters to leave bequests to benefit children in the future.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Save the Children Foundation delivers humanitarian assistance, child protection, education, health and nutrition, and poverty-alleviation programs for vulnerable children in Spain and across 113 countries. The foundation funds these programs through individual donations, monthly memberships (socios) starting at €9/month, corporate partnerships with 350+ companies, public grants (including EU humanitarian financing), and legacy giving through the Testamento Solidario program. 67% of expenditures are directed to program delivery, with audited financial reporting by Mazars and tax-deductible contributions of up to 80% for Spanish donors.

Product overview

Save the Children Foundation operates as a charitable organization with multiple engagement products and programs rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include Saveflix (a solidarity subscription), the Retos Solidarios fundraising platform, the Escuela de Madres y Padres online education platform, and various school programs including Kilómetros de Solidaridad, Christmas Jumper Day, and Marcapáginas Solidarios. Additional products include the Testamento Solidario legacy giving program, a Major Donations Program for contributions over 10,000 euros, and a Donation Tax Calculator. The organization also operates corporate partnership programs, volunteer opportunities, and emergency response initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saveflix: A solidarity subscription program offered by Save the Children Spain, allowing subscribers to support the protection of children's rights.
• Kilómetros de Solidaridad
• Christmas Jumper Day
• Marcapáginas Solidarios

Products and services

• Saveflix Saveflix is a solidarity subscription service that allows supporters to contribute monthly to protecting children's rights. It is positioned as the foundation's recurring giving product for individual donors.
• Retos Solidarios (Solidarity Challenges) An online fundraising platform where individuals and teams create personal challenges (sports, milestones, etc.) to raise funds for Save the Children's programs, with donations going to chosen projects.
• Escuela de Madres y Padres An online school for parents offering free courses on positive parenting, sexuality education, bullying prevention, and digital literacy, with resources including PDFs and video content. Targeted at parents of children in Spain.
• Kilómetros de Solidaridad A solidarity race program for schools where students learn about global issues and collect sponsorships, running annually from Universal Children's Day to January 30. Targeted at educational centers, teachers, and parent associations (AMPAs).
• Christmas Jumper Day An annual Christmas fundraising campaign where schools and participants wear festive jumpers to raise funds for Save the Children's children's programs.
• Marcapáginas Solidarios An educational fundraising program in which students create solidarity bookmarks to sell or distribute during Book Day celebrations (e.g., World Book Day, April 23), teaching children about solidarity.
• Testamento Solidario A solidarity bequest program allowing supporters to designate a portion of their estate to support Save the Children's work with children. Operated via [email protected].
• Grandes Donaciones (Major Donations Program) A personalized donation program for contributions of €10,000 or more, offering tailored project proposals and regular impact reporting. Targeted at strategic donors and managed via [email protected].
• Donation Tax Calculator An online calculator that helps donors determine their tax deduction based on donation amount and frequency, supporting the foundation's tax-efficient giving positioning (up to 80% deductible for individual donors).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 116.6 million children in 113 countries in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNIQLOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership generating opportunities for children in humanitarian crisis contexts. UNIQLO and Save the Children collaborate on initiatives supporting children affected by emergencies.
• El Corte IngléscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSolidarity cards launched to combat child poverty in Spain. Partnership leveraging retail distribution for fundraising campaigns.
• CaixaBankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContribution of approximately 250,000 euros to support children's recovery in Valencia after the DANA emergency. Long-standing partnership for child welfare programs.
• Atlético de MadridcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote anti-bullying spaces during Children's Day weekend events. Club supports child protection initiatives.
• IDOMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner matching employee donations for Venezuela earthquake emergency relief. Initial 10,000€ donation with doubling of employee contributions.
• Penguin Random House Grupo EditorialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolidarity campaign for children affected by Venezuela earthquakes. Team fundraising to support humanitarian response.
• Macmillan Education IberiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner multiplying employee donations for Venezuela earthquake emergency response.
• 350+ Companies and FoundationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliances with over 350 companies and private foundations aligned with corporate social responsibility and ESG policies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plan International: International child rights and girls' equality NGO operating in similar geographies with similar sponsorship-based individual donor fundraising model. Directly competes for recurring donor support across European markets.
• World Vision International: Global Christian humanitarian organization focused on child welfare in developing countries. Operates child sponsorship and emergency response programs in overlapping geographies with a comparable recurring donor model.
• Oxfam Intermón: Spanish affiliate of Oxfam International focused on poverty and humanitarian response. Competes head-to-head for Spanish individual donors, corporate CSR partnerships, and EU humanitarian financing contracts.
• Educo (Plan International affiliate, formerly ChildFund): Spanish-based child welfare and education NGO operating globally. Directly comparable in target beneficiary, geographic model, and Spanish individual-donor fundraising approach.
• UNICEF: UN agency dedicated to child rights and welfare globally. UNICEF is the most direct peer, operating comparable child health, education, and protection programs across the same 100+ country footprint with overlapping donor audiences.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS: Spanish-headquartered NGO providing direct child care, family support and youth programs. Operates with the same Spanish individual-donor and corporate partnership fundraising model, making it a direct competitor for the Spanish child-welfare donor.

Regional players

• Fundación Tierra de Hombres: Spanish child-welfare NGO focused on child rights and development cooperation. A Spanish-market peer with overlapping donor segments but smaller scale and narrower geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Cruz Roja Española: Spanish Red Cross — much larger humanitarian organization with broader scope (health, emergencies, social vulnerability). Overlaps in child and family welfare programs and competes for the same Spanish corporate and individual donor pools.
• Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF): International medical-humanitarian organization with strong Spain fundraising base. Competes for humanitarian-emergency donations and EU humanitarian financing contracts, though focused on medical rather than broader child welfare.

Others

• European Commission DG ECHO: Not a peer in fundraising but the key institutional counterpart and funding source. Save the Children's EU Humanitarian Partner certification positions DG ECHO as both a funder and a governance counterpart for humanitarian contracting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SaveChildrenEs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/save-the-children-spain

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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