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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.

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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.

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
£724,094
Latest Expenditure
£455,255

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £724,094
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £395,414
Raising Funds £59,841
Governance £9,000
Grants to Institutions £234,998
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£724,094
£455,255£395,414£1,113,116£1,113,1164 / 2
2024
£699,474
£501,427£481,042£844,277£230,0002 / 0
2023
£1,364,892
£718,662£670,514£646,230£23,0003 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Blue Light Card Foundation reported total income of £724k and reported expenditure of £455k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Address
BLUE LIGHT CARD FOUNDATION
CHARNWOOD EDGE
SYSTON ROAD
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LE7 4UZ
Registration Date
1 April 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5196507
Charity Number
1198492

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Trustees

Karen Jane Allison Hodgson Chair
David Crews
Gareth James Whitehead
Jeffrey Davies
Katie Pavoni
Robin Thomas Clegg
STEPHEN CHARLES DENNY
Thomas James Dalby

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30 July 2026
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