Blue Light Card Foundation
The Blue Light community goes above and beyond for us every day, sometimes putting their own health and wellbeing in jeopardy. The Blue Light Card Foundation exists to empower all those who work, have worked, or volunteer in the Blue Light community. We give life-enhancing local and national projects the backing they need, through grants, to support the wellbeing of this incredible community.
Activities & Mission
The Blue Light community goes above and beyond for us every day, sometimes putting their own health and wellbeing in jeopardy. The Blue Light Card Foundation exists to empower all those who work, have worked, or volunteer in the Blue Light community. We give life-enhancing local and national projects the backing they need, through grants, to support the wellbeing of this incredible community.
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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 27% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £699,474 | £501,427 | £481,042 | £844,277 | £230,000 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,364,892 | £718,662 | £670,514 | £646,230 | £23,000 | 3 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Light Card Foundation
What does Blue Light Card Foundation do?
The Blue Light community goes above and beyond for us every day, sometimes putting their own health and wellbeing in jeopardy. The Blue Light Card Foundation exists to empower all those who work, have worked, or volunteer in the Blue Light community. We give life-enhancing local and national projects the backing they need, through grants, to support the wellbeing of this incredible community.
How much income did Blue Light Card Foundation report in 2024?
Blue Light Card Foundation reported total income of £699k and reported expenditure of £501k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blue Light Card Foundation?
Blue Light Card Foundation has a program ratio of 68.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blue Light Card Foundation registered as a charity?
Blue Light Card Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2022 as charity number 1198492. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Blue Light Card Foundation?
Blue Light Card Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Jane Allison Hodgson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blue Light Card Foundation operate?
Blue Light Card Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Blue Light Card Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Blue Light Card Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198492.
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