Fairy Bricks

Specialise in the donation of new LEGO sets to children in a hospital and hospice environment.

Activities & Mission

Specialise in the donation of new LEGO sets to children in a hospital and hospice environment.

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 18 areas of operation

Country

Australia Belgium Canada Croatia Denmark France Germany Ireland Italy Northern Ireland Norway Portugal Romania Scotland Spain Sweden United States

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£841,793

Latest Expenditure

£814,983

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 58.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 42.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £325,520

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £516,273

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £472,440

Raising Funds £342,543

Governance £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£841,793	£814,983	£472,440	£760,282	£710,571	4 / 40
2024	£978,627	£886,773	£392,230	£1,002,045	£0	3 / 35
2023	£766,441	£741,102	£260,753	£910,190	£910,190	3 / 25
2022	£398,775	£491,347				0 / 25
2021	£954,264	£578,087	£126,340	£977,422	£977,422	2 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fairy Bricks

What does Fairy Bricks do?

Specialise in the donation of new LEGO sets to children in a hospital and hospice environment.

How much income did Fairy Bricks report in 2025?

Fairy Bricks reported total income of £842k and reported expenditure of £815k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Fairy Bricks registered as a charity?

Fairy Bricks was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 2015 as charity number 1161639. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Fairy Bricks?

Fairy Bricks is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kerry Louise Barrass. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fairy Bricks operate?

Fairy Bricks operates across 18 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Fairy Bricks a registered charity?

Yes — Fairy Bricks is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161639.