Cosmic
Also known as: The Winnicott Foundation CIO
COSMIC SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE SERVICES OF IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, LONDON. THE SERVICE OPERATES AT ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PADDINGTON, AND AT QUEEN CHARLOTTE'S HOSPITAL, HAMMERSMITH. WE PURCHASE LEADING EDGE EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT RESEARCH, FUND STAFF TRAINING AND PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION & EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
Activities & Mission
COSMIC SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE SERVICES OF IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, LONDON. THE SERVICE OPERATES AT ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PADDINGTON, AND AT QUEEN CHARLOTTE'S HOSPITAL, HAMMERSMITH. WE PURCHASE LEADING EDGE EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT RESEARCH, FUND STAFF TRAINING AND PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION & EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 2020 — Children of St Mary's Intensive Care (organisation 1043697)
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Kayhan Foundation (organisation 5024685)
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Winnicott Foundation (organisation 292668)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £991,748 | £876,071 | £467,261 | £1,151,567 | £959,336 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £460,777 | £671,659 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £564,205 | £519,510 | £375,223 | £970,491 | £610,933 | 5 / 150 |
| 2022 | £374,030 | £431,992 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £529,904 | £387,294 | £311,332 | £983,758 | £612,980 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cosmic
What does Cosmic do?
COSMIC SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE SERVICES OF IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, LONDON. THE SERVICE OPERATES AT ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PADDINGTON, AND AT QUEEN CHARLOTTE'S HOSPITAL, HAMMERSMITH. WE PURCHASE LEADING EDGE EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT RESEARCH, FUND STAFF TRAINING AND PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION & EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
How much income did Cosmic report in 2025?
Cosmic reported total income of £992k and reported expenditure of £876k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cosmic?
Cosmic has a program ratio of 47.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cosmic registered as a charity?
Cosmic was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2018 as charity number 1180494. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Cosmic?
Cosmic is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr SIMON NADEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cosmic operate?
Cosmic operates across 2 areas: City Of Westminster and Hammersmith And Fulham.
Is Cosmic a registered charity?
Yes — Cosmic is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180494.
Details
10 London Mews
LONDON
W2 1HY
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Also Known As
- The Winnicott Foundation CIO
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated