Children's Hearts UK

Also known as: Childrens Heart Federation, The Childrens Heart Federation, The Childrens Heart Foundation

The Children's Heart Federation is the leading children's heart charity supporting children with congenital heart disease and their families and the umbrella body for voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of children and young people with heart conditions and their families.

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Activities & Mission

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

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£141,293

Latest Expenditure

£180,760

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 127.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 127.9%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2026 — Alicia & Joyce Foundation (organisation 5225633)
Asset transfer in in 2015 — Children's Heart Support Network (organisation 800877)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£141,293	£180,760	0 / 30
2024	£182,599	£176,589	0 / 25
2023	£164,586	£128,075	0 / 7
2022	£207,305	£88,613	0 / 15
2021	£75,353	£61,495	0 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Children's Hearts UK

What does Children's Hearts UK do?

How much income did Children's Hearts UK report in 2025?

Children's Hearts UK reported total income of £141k and reported expenditure of £181k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Children's Hearts UK registered as a charity?

Children's Hearts UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2007 as charity number 1120557. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Children's Hearts UK?

Children's Hearts UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JULIE SHENINE WOOTTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Children's Hearts UK operate?

Children's Hearts UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Children's Hearts UK a registered charity?

Yes — Children's Hearts UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120557.