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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £5,973,000 | £5,680,000 | £3,851,000 | £11,853,000 | £8,044,000 | 118 / 211 |
| 2024 | £4,228,000 | £4,893,000 | £3,190,000 | £11,467,000 | £7,464,000 | 104 / 243 |
| 2023 | £4,393,000 | £4,355,000 | £2,880,000 | £11,924,000 | £7,518,000 | 90 / 189 |
| 2022 | £4,117,000 | £4,351,000 | £2,367,000 | £12,377,000 | £12,377,000 | 100 / 300 |
| 2021 | £5,742,000 | £4,529,000 | £2,452,000 | £12,566,000 | £8,187,000 | 116 / 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.
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CRAMFIT ROAD
NORTH ANSTON
SHEFFIELD
S25 4AJ
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Also Known As
- The Richard Foundation
- Bluebell Wood
- Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated