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Barrie Wells Trust

Also known as: The Barry Wells Trust, The Wells Sports Foundation

To offer seriously ill and disabled children and their families the chance to make lasting memories and to support their wellbeing, care and convalescence by providing VIP Box4Kids experiences at sporting and entertainment events. To recognise the part played by key NHS personnel in the care of children by rewarding them with gift packages. To generally promote good health and healthy recreation.

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Activities & Mission

To offer seriously ill and disabled children and their families the chance to make lasting memories and to support their wellbeing, care and convalescence by providing VIP Box4Kids experiences at sporting and entertainment events. To recognise the part played by key NHS personnel in the care of children by rewarding them with gift packages. To generally promote good health and healthy recreation.

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
£739,018
Latest Expenditure
£506,296

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £736,046
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,972
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £506,296
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,037
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£739,018
£506,296£506,296£401,984£298,83910 / 70
2023
£454,456
£440,8210 / 56
2022
£474,773
£410,9310 / 79
2021
£217,359
£233,8940 / 80
2020
£237,408
£190,9540 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Barrie Wells Trust

What does Barrie Wells Trust do?

To offer seriously ill and disabled children and their families the chance to make lasting memories and to support their wellbeing, care and convalescence by providing VIP Box4Kids experiences at sporting and entertainment events. To recognise the part played by key NHS personnel in the care of children by rewarding them with gift packages. To generally promote good health and healthy recreation.

How much income did Barrie Wells Trust report in 2024?

Barrie Wells Trust reported total income of £739k and reported expenditure of £506k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Barrie Wells Trust registered as a charity?

Barrie Wells Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2009 as charity number 1131478. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Barrie Wells Trust?

Barrie Wells Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARRIE WELLS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barrie Wells Trust operate?

Barrie Wells Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Barrie Wells Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Barrie Wells Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131478.

Details

Address
F7-F9
FIRST FLOOR
4-6 DALTON SQUARE
LANCASTER
LA1 1PP
Registration Date
3 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4044864
Charity Number
1131478

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Trustees

BARRIE WELLS Chair
Jackie Wild
Madeleine Jane Fletcher
MATTHEW JAMES CHRISTOPHER WELLS
PHILIPPA ROTHWELL

Also Known As

  • The Barry Wells Trust
  • The Wells Sports Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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