Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn
Also known as: Baby Life Support Systems, B L I S S, Bliss the National Charity for the Newborn, Bliss the Premature Baby Charity
- Provision of information, practical and emotional support to parents and families of premature and sick babies- Programmes and training for health professionals to improve family centred care- Funding and championing clinical research- Campaigning for change within government and the NHS- Raising awareness of issues that affect premature and sick babies and their families
Activities & Mission
- Provision of information, practical and emotional support to parents and families of premature and sick babies- Programmes and training for health professionals to improve family centred care- Funding and championing clinical research- Campaigning for change within government and the NHS- Raising awareness of issues that affect premature and sick babies and their families
Grants
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £50,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,318,857 | £2,263,374 | £1,164,971 | £723,626 | £740,000 | 42 / 60 |
| 2024 | £2,147,923 | £2,381,185 | £1,219,038 | £685,467 | £649,162 | 43 / 29 |
| 2023 | £2,287,950 | £2,519,304 | £1,237,148 | £904,285 | £830,785 | 42 / 44 |
| 2022 | £2,389,469 | £2,478,284 | £1,290,899 | £1,147,569 | £1,097,569 | 39 / 18 |
| 2021 | £2,690,427 | £1,825,931 | £1,097,481 | £1,210,994 | £1,208,021 | 30 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn
What does Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn do?
- Provision of information, practical and emotional support to parents and families of premature and sick babies- Programmes and training for health professionals to improve family centred care- Funding and championing clinical research- Campaigning for change within government and the NHS- Raising awareness of issues that affect premature and sick babies and their families
How much income did Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn report in 2025?
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn?
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn has a program ratio of 50.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn registered as a charity?
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1991 as charity number 1002973. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn?
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn operate?
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn a registered charity?
Yes — Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002973.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Baby Life Support Systems
- B L I S S
- Bliss the National Charity for the Newborn
- Bliss the Premature Baby Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated