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Chuf

Also known as: Children's Heart Unit Fund

CHUF supports the children and their families who receive treatment at the Children's Heart Unit at the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and throughout the North of England. We raise funds for large and small pieces of equipment, facilities, aftercare, psychological and family support and research with the aim of improving the lives of child heart patients.

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Activities & Mission

CHUF supports the children and their families who receive treatment at the Children's Heart Unit at the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and throughout the North of England. We raise funds for large and small pieces of equipment, facilities, aftercare, psychological and family support and research with the aim of improving the lives of child heart patients.

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
£902,238
Latest Expenditure
£1,019,564

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 35.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £548,731
Charitable Activities £323,593
Other Trading £0
Investments £29,914
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £766,539
Raising Funds £253,025
Governance £107,394
Grants to Institutions £480,696
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
£902,238
£1,019,564£766,539£911,272£911,2727 / 180
2024
£1,163,845
£1,124,246£894,740£1,016,383£1,016,3836 / 180
2023
£620,639
£559,419£405,028£922,941£922,9416 / 50
2022
£502,769
£743,039£616,523£901,174£901,1744 / 50
2021
£576,651
£587,349£519,630£1,120,122£1,120,1225 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chuf

What does Chuf do?

CHUF supports the children and their families who receive treatment at the Children's Heart Unit at the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and throughout the North of England. We raise funds for large and small pieces of equipment, facilities, aftercare, psychological and family support and research with the aim of improving the lives of child heart patients.

How much income did Chuf report in 2025?

Chuf reported total income of £902k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chuf registered as a charity?

Chuf was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2015 as charity number 1160831. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Chuf?

Chuf is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is IVAN HOLLINGSWORTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chuf operate?

Chuf operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chuf a registered charity?

Yes — Chuf is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160831.

Details

Address
CHUF
Designworks Business Centre
William Street
Gateshea
Registration Date
11 March 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051768
Charity Number
1160831

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Trustees

IVAN HOLLINGSWORTH Chair
Alec Berry
Amy Brook
ARTHUR CAMPBELL
Carl Johnson
David Crossland
Duncan Reid
Also governs 1 other charity
Janice Lightley
JOANNE MOORE

Also Known As

  • Children's Heart Unit Fund

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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