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Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Also known as: The Richard Foundation, Bluebell Wood, Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice

To care for and support children with life limiting and life threatening conditions and their families, resident in South Yorkshire, some parts of North Lincolnshire, North East Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire

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Activities & Mission

To care for and support children with life limiting and life threatening conditions and their families, resident in South Yorkshire, some parts of North Lincolnshire, North East Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,973,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,680,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,270,000
Charitable Activities £1,260,000
Other Trading £2,143,000
Investments £176,000
Other Income £124,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,851,000
Raising Funds £1,829,000
Governance £24,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£5,973,000
£5,680,000£3,851,000£11,853,000£8,044,000118 / 211
2024
£4,228,000
£4,893,000£3,190,000£11,467,000£7,464,000104 / 243
2023
£4,393,000
£4,355,000£2,880,000£11,924,000£7,518,00090 / 189
2022
£4,117,000
£4,351,000£2,367,000£12,377,000£12,377,000100 / 300
2021
£5,742,000
£4,529,000£2,452,000£12,566,000£8,187,000116 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

What does Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice do?

To care for and support children with life limiting and life threatening conditions and their families, resident in South Yorkshire, some parts of North Lincolnshire, North East Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire

How much income did Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice report in 2025?

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice reported total income of £5.97m and reported expenditure of £5.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice?

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice has a program ratio of 64.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice registered as a charity?

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1999 as charity number 1076958. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice?

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicola Didlock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice operate?

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice operates across 7 areas, including Barnsley, Derbyshire, Doncaster and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice a registered charity?

Yes — Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076958.

Details

Address
BLUEBELL WOOD CHILDRENS HOSPICE
CRAMFIT ROAD
NORTH ANSTON
SHEFFIELD
S25 4AJ
Registration Date
10 August 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3962890
Charity Number
1076958

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Trustees

Nicola Didlock Chair
Catherine Winfield
Dr Jonathan Gordon Wright
Dr Ramani David Thomas
Joanne Snell
Louise Beaumont
Richard Simpson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Richard Foundation
  • Bluebell Wood
  • Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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