Childlife
Childlife helps to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK by raising funds for the work of its four member charities. Our partner charities supporting children are Ataxia UK, Acorns Children's Hospice, National Deaf Children's Society and the National Children's Bureau.
Activities & Mission
Childlife helps to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK by raising funds for the work of its four member charities. Our partner charities supporting children are Ataxia UK, Acorns Children's Hospice, National Deaf Children's Society and the National Children's Bureau.
Grants
Childlife is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £640,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,610,614 | £1,622,622 | £651,278 | £776,245 | £776,245 | 3 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,355,314 | £1,184,560 | £462,865 | £788,253 | £788,254 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,310,371 | £1,082,927 | £420,273 | £617,499 | £617,499 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,291,869 | £1,325,321 | £410,431 | £390,055 | £390,055 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,173,918 | £1,264,738 | £329,710 | £423,507 | £423,507 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Childlife
What does Childlife do?
Childlife helps to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK by raising funds for the work of its four member charities. Our partner charities supporting children are Ataxia UK, Acorns Children's Hospice, National Deaf Children's Society and the National Children's Bureau.
How much income did Childlife report in 2026?
Childlife reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Childlife registered as a charity?
Childlife was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2000 as charity number 1080536. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Childlife?
Childlife is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Childlife operate?
Childlife operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Childlife a registered charity?
Yes — Childlife is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080536.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated