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Cope Childrens Trust

Also known as: Rainbows, Rainbows Childrens Hospice

Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People is a purpose built 14 bedded unit in Loughborough, Leics serving life threatened & life limited children, young people & their families in the East Midlands & South Yorkshire. We aim to provide the highest quality of family centred care. We provide a research based, holistic approach to respite & terminal care, symptom control & bereavement support.

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Activities & Mission

Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People is a purpose built 14 bedded unit in Loughborough, Leics serving life threatened & life limited children, young people & their families in the East Midlands & South Yorkshire. We aim to provide the highest quality of family centred care. We provide a research based, holistic approach to respite & terminal care, symptom control & bereavement support.

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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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,569,258
Latest Expenditure
£10,987,065

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 32.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,974,457
Charitable Activities £2,131,063
Other Trading £2,081,124
Investments £280,811
Other Income £101,803

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,483,596
Raising Funds £3,503,469
Governance £64,598
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
£10,569,258
£10,987,065£7,483,596£13,027,975£8,377,916207 / 350
2024
£9,548,854
£9,103,801£6,319,740£13,432,414£9,638,726167 / 253
2023
£8,226,636
£7,816,776£5,499,904£12,686,301£9,093,083183 / 253
2022
£7,976,203
£6,641,729£4,565,057£12,496,878£8,589,433170 / 208
2021
£7,179,626
£5,985,786£4,349,838£11,076,252£7,025,459165 / 249

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cope Childrens Trust

What does Cope Childrens Trust do?

Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People is a purpose built 14 bedded unit in Loughborough, Leics serving life threatened & life limited children, young people & their families in the East Midlands & South Yorkshire. We aim to provide the highest quality of family centred care. We provide a research based, holistic approach to respite & terminal care, symptom control & bereavement support.

How much income did Cope Childrens Trust report in 2025?

Cope Childrens Trust reported total income of £10.57m and reported expenditure of £10.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cope Childrens Trust registered as a charity?

Cope Childrens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1992 as charity number 1014051. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Cope Childrens Trust?

Cope Childrens Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL STOTHARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cope Childrens Trust operate?

Cope Childrens Trust operates across 6 areas, including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Cope Childrens Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cope Childrens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014051.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 September 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1014051
Charity Number
1014051

Trustees

ANGELA BROWNING
DANIEL WALSH
David Scarle
Dr Peter Walter Barry
Emma Louise Radley
Also governs 1 other charity
Jason Robert Lingard
Jennifer Louise Halse
Lotte Imke Dorien Rietveld
Louis Peter Requena
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert John Mason
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Rainbows
  • Rainbows Childrens Hospice

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