Beads Of Courage UK
Also known as: Be Child Cancer Aware, Bcca
Under licence from Beads of Courage Inc., Beads of Courage UK offers emotional support to children with chronic and serious illness by providing Beads of Courage programmes to Oncology/Haematology, Burns, Cardiac, NICU, and Chronic Conditions units throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Beads of Courage restores a child's sense of self when coping with a serious illness.
Activities & Mission
Under licence from Beads of Courage Inc., Beads of Courage UK offers emotional support to children with chronic and serious illness by providing Beads of Courage programmes to Oncology/Haematology, Burns, Cardiac, NICU, and Chronic Conditions units throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Beads of Courage restores a child's sense of self when coping with a serious illness.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £636,252 | £432,803 | £0 | £667,928 | £667,928 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £409,272 | £333,038 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £272,616 | £351,195 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £252,235 | £161,137 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £325,578 | £416,104 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Beads Of Courage UK
What does Beads Of Courage UK do?
Under licence from Beads of Courage Inc., Beads of Courage UK offers emotional support to children with chronic and serious illness by providing Beads of Courage programmes to Oncology/Haematology, Burns, Cardiac, NICU, and Chronic Conditions units throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Beads of Courage restores a child's sense of self when coping with a serious illness.
How much income did Beads Of Courage UK report in 2025?
Beads Of Courage UK reported total income of £636k and reported expenditure of £433k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Beads Of Courage UK?
Beads Of Courage UK has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Beads Of Courage UK registered as a charity?
Beads Of Courage UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2011 as charity number 1141987. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Beads Of Courage UK?
Beads Of Courage UK is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beads Of Courage UK operate?
Beads Of Courage UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Beads Of Courage UK a registered charity?
Yes — Beads Of Courage UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141987.
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Also Known As
- Be Child Cancer Aware
- Bcca
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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