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Abby's Heroes

Supporting children, teenagers, young adults and their families, across the South Coast of England, having been diagnosed with cancer, and being treated at Southampton General Hospital. We offer financial and practical support through grant giving, and also we help families with the opportunity to make some family memories.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting children, teenagers, young adults and their families, across the South Coast of England, having been diagnosed with cancer, and being treated at Southampton General Hospital. We offer financial and practical support through grant giving, and also we help families with the opportunity to make some family memories.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£716,224
Latest Expenditure
£606,299

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 55.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £709,220
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,004
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £334,191
Raising Funds £124,452
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £147,656

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£716,224
£606,299£334,191£550,427£515,0057 / 85
2023
£549,666
£562,338£313,204£440,502£425,2427 / 80
2022
£452,993
£399,3560 / 65
2021
£323,939
£268,1710 / 50
2020
£268,353
£200,5370 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Abby's Heroes

What does Abby's Heroes do?

Supporting children, teenagers, young adults and their families, across the South Coast of England, having been diagnosed with cancer, and being treated at Southampton General Hospital. We offer financial and practical support through grant giving, and also we help families with the opportunity to make some family memories.

How much income did Abby's Heroes report in 2024?

Abby's Heroes reported total income of £716k and reported expenditure of £606k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Abby's Heroes?

Abby's Heroes has a program ratio of 46.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Abby's Heroes registered as a charity?

Abby's Heroes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2016 as charity number 1170676. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Abby's Heroes?

Abby's Heroes is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Abby's Heroes operate?

Abby's Heroes operates across 5 areas, including Dorset, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Abby's Heroes a registered charity?

Yes — Abby's Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170676.

Details

Address
1 Talisman Business Centre
Duncan Rd
Park Gate
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 7GA
Registration Date
12 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5092569
Charity Number
1170676

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Trustees

Alexandra Clare Wood
Antony Waghorn
Helen Green
KATHRYN MARY GOODYER
Kiele Carter
Lorna Ford
Louise Hewlett
Lynne Squibb

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