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Blessing In Disguise

Also known as: Blessings in Disguise

PROVISION OF SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES TO RELIEVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UK WHO ARE DISABLED, HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR TERMINALLY ILL, AND THEIR PARENTS OR CARERS, ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL, INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY THE PROVISION OF RESPITE, RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES OTHER SERVICES OR SUPPORT TO ADDRESS THEIR NEED

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Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES TO RELIEVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UK WHO ARE DISABLED, HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR TERMINALLY ILL, AND THEIR PARENTS OR CARERS, ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL, INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY THE PROVISION OF RESPITE, RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES OTHER SERVICES OR SUPPORT TO ADDRESS THEIR NEED

Grants

Blessing In Disguise makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£88,658
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, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, recreation and other charitable purposes

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
£88,069
Latest Expenditure
£88,658

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 100.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£88,069
£88,6580 / 45
2024
£77,832
£87,3300 / 50
2023
£75,946
£82,3490 / 63
2022
£61,475
£93,8260 / 48
2021
£105,955
£83,8110 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Blessing In Disguise

What does Blessing In Disguise do?

PROVISION OF SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES TO RELIEVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UK WHO ARE DISABLED, HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR TERMINALLY ILL, AND THEIR PARENTS OR CARERS, ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL, INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY THE PROVISION OF RESPITE, RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES OTHER SERVICES OR SUPPORT TO ADDRESS THEIR NEED

How much income did Blessing In Disguise report in 2025?

Blessing In Disguise reported total income of £88k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blessing In Disguise registered as a charity?

Blessing In Disguise was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2015 as charity number 1161139. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Blessing In Disguise?

Blessing In Disguise is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blessing In Disguise operate?

Blessing In Disguise operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Blessing In Disguise a registered charity?

Yes — Blessing In Disguise is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161139.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 March 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053978
Charity Number
1161139

Trustees

CATHERINE HOLT
CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
COLETTE SCOFIELD
JAMES ELLIS
SHARON SARGENT

Also Known As

  • Blessings in Disguise

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