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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you've ever felt that donating wasn't worth it, or that you might be getting scammed, you will be relieved to know that this isn't the case here. Instead of just helping individuals, they h... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It is good to be able to keep contact online but I do miss having a letter from my sponsored child, as I used to do years ago. Also because we are encouraged to send the report via Google, Facebook o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having spent decades supporting various children the world over, we are finding the joy that we give to the sponsored children soooo satisfying. We see pictures of the children, get updates and send... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been with World Vision for over 25 years now. We have always received frequent updates on our sponsor child's progress from WV, along with the regular annual updates, family news, Christmas ca... See more

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World Vision UK is an international charity devoted to improving the lives of the most vulnerable children. Make a huge difference, sponsor a child today.


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4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

208 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cherish the children

It's a valuable and humbling experience to see the transformation that World Vision achieves in the lives of children and their communities. The experience is made all the more personal and impactful by learning about the life and challenges of a particular child and his or her community - it's not just about numbers.

21 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A charity well worth supporting.

We have been sponsoring various children in a number of countries over several years and we have seen the difference this has made to their communities. We are currently sponsoring a child in Uganda and one in Nepal and we would recommend this worthwhile sponsorship to anyone. Every child deserves the opportunity to be educated and flourish.

26 February 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic

Pathetic, money-grabbing scheme. They are not "charitable" at all. They have no interest in helping to improve the lives of poor people, just to keep them in poverty so that world vision will continue to profit.

22 February 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've really enjoyed sponsoring a child…

I've really enjoyed sponsoring a child with World Vision just knowing I've helped bring a better standard of life not just for one child but the community in which they live has warmed my heart I would definitely recommend sponsoring a child if you can it's probably the most rewarding thing I've ever done World Vision work very hard to help as many people as they can so just a few pounds or euros a month would help even more Thank you

11 February 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The joy if sponsorship!

I think it is one of the most worthwhile things I have done. I have sponsored girls and boys in my forty years of sponsorship, and the joy of receiving "letters from home" is wonderful. Would recommend it to anyone able to sponsor a child

27 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been sponsoring a child with…

I have been sponsoring a child with world vision for many years. I enjoy receiving regular updates on the child I sponsor and the work World Vision do for the children, families and community. It’s nice to know my small contribution is helping.

16 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been sponsoring children through World Vision

I have been sponsoring children through World Vision for many years and enjoy receiving regular updates on the progress of the child and their community. It is very special when you receive a letter from your sponsored child. It is particularly rewarding that the aim of World Vision is to meet the needs of the community and then empower that community to continue the work that has been started. This enables the charity to move on to another community in need.

29 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sponsored a child 18 months ago and…

I sponsored a child 18 months ago and it is ongoing. She and her peers and community are benefitting by having access to clean water and education. Families are shown how to keep covid at bay and Health care is a priority as well as education for youngs girls so that they don't become victims of forced marriages

27 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A goat for a gift

I arranged to buy a goat as a birthday present for a friend who had been involved with goats when she was growing up. She was thrilled by this. One note of a slight complaint - I would like more variety and better photographs for the cards.

21 September 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sponsoring a child

Sometime ago we decided as a family to support a child through world vision. We have three of our own children and felt we would like to extend our parenting a little further afield. After looking into it, we felt supporting a child through world vision was perfect. It has been several years now. We regularly receive updates and pictures and are so pleased we made the commitment all those years ago. I would highly recommend anyone who feels that they would like to do something of this nature. Becoming a sponser to a child is a hugely rewarding experience and worthwhile thing to do .

10 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Third Time !

World Vision is a complete package and is worthwhile as all benefit. We all have enough gifts and thus a gift that helps a third party is wonderful!

8 September 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Card creation was easy

There was a good selection of cards to choose from and the my wording was inserted exactly as I wished. The card arrived in good time and I am pleased with it.

17 August 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very confusing form

Very confusing form. Not clear what information was required in each section, particularly in differentiating between the person requesting the gift and the person receiving the gift. Needs serious overhaul. Probably won’t use this again.

17 August 2022

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