Child Bereavement UK
Also known as: Winston's Wish (a Grief Support Programme for Children)
To support children and young people who have been bereaved of someone close to them.
Activities & Mission
To support children and young people who have been bereaved of someone close to them.
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% 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 | £2,739,102 | £2,701,557 | £1,958,406 | £1,425,598 | £1,425,598 | 50 / 400 |
| 2024 | £2,528,445 | £2,646,555 | £1,957,197 | £1,375,730 | £1,375,730 | 49 / 63 |
| 2023 | £2,187,539 | £2,672,271 | £1,946,740 | £1,465,193 | £1,073,329 | 47 / 40 |
| 2022 | £2,617,174 | £2,067,447 | £1,444,559 | £1,992,179 | £1,535,054 | 42 / 45 |
| 2021 | £1,837,759 | £1,815,135 | £1,294,012 | £1,433,851 | £1,135,147 | 47 / 324 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Child Bereavement UK
What does Child Bereavement UK do?
To support children and young people who have been bereaved of someone close to them.
How much income did Child Bereavement UK report in 2025?
Child Bereavement UK reported total income of £2.74m and reported expenditure of £2.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Child Bereavement UK?
Child Bereavement UK has a program ratio of 71.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Child Bereavement UK registered as a charity?
Child Bereavement UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1997 as charity number 1061359. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Child Bereavement UK?
Child Bereavement UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Anne Gratton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Child Bereavement UK operate?
Child Bereavement UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Child Bereavement UK a registered charity?
Yes — Child Bereavement UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061359.
Details
31-33 Worcester Street
GLOUCESTER
GL1 3AJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Winston's Wish (a Grief Support Programme for Children)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated