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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.

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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.

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.

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,355,314
£1,184,560£462,865£788,253£788,2543 / 0
2024
£1,310,371
£1,082,927£420,273£617,499£617,4992 / 0
2023
£1,291,869
£1,325,321£410,431£390,055£390,0554 / 0
2022
£1,173,918
£1,264,738£329,710£423,507£423,5074 / 0
2021
£997,911
£903,878£267,710£514,327£514,6704 / 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 2025?

Childlife reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, 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.

Details

Address
Childlife
Westmead House
Westmead
Farnborough
GU14 7LP
Registration Date
3 May 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3962315
Charity Number
1080536

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Trustees

Christopher Ferris
Jamie Powrie
Kaveed Ali
Also governs 2 other charities
Susan Jane Millman
Also governs 2 other charities

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30 July 2026
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