childlife

The charity supports children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies. Childlife is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Farnborough and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Childlife is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,355,314

Latest Expenditure

£1,184,560

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 34.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 39.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 62.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,341,462

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £13,852

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £462,865

Raising Funds £721,695

Governance £12,865

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2021	£997,911	£903,878	£267,710	£514,327	£514,670	4 / 0