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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.

Grants

Abby's Heroes is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£697,823
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and people with disabilities
What it supports
general charitable purposes and disability

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£644,620
Latest Expenditure
£697,823

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 76.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £628,316
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,304
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £534,500
Raising Funds £163,323
Governance £2,280
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£644,620
£697,823£534,500£497,224£473,2888 / 75
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

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 2025?

Abby's Heroes reported total income of £645k and reported expenditure of £698k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5092569
Charity Number
1170676

Trustees

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

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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