Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Gosh
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity undertakes fundraising activities in order to invest in development, research and innovation, welfare and clinical development projects, medical equipment and capital infrastructure, all of which will enhance Great Ormond Street Hospital's ability to transform the health and well being of children and young people.
Activities & Mission
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity undertakes fundraising activities in order to invest in development, research and innovation, welfare and clinical development projects, medical equipment and capital infrastructure, all of which will enhance Great Ormond Street Hospital's ability to transform the health and well being of children and young people.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £140,352,000 | £348,011,000 | £302,732,000 | £329,482,000 | £277,944,000 | 277 / 480 |
| 2024 | £131,210,000 | £93,211,000 | £46,993,000 | £530,263,000 | £470,812,000 | 262 / 420 |
| 2023 | £107,691,000 | £69,051,000 | £28,517,000 | £487,784,000 | £437,598,000 | 248 / 963 |
| 2022 | £74,541,000 | £59,205,000 | £31,457,000 | £521,315,000 | £505,691,000 | 200 / 506 |
| 2021 | £68,451,000 | £46,092,000 | £27,381,000 | £498,814,000 | £484,678,000 | 218 / 518 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
What does Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity do?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity undertakes fundraising activities in order to invest in development, research and innovation, welfare and clinical development projects, medical equipment and capital infrastructure, all of which will enhance Great Ormond Street Hospital's ability to transform the health and well being of children and young people.
How much income did Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity report in 2025?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity reported total income of £140.35m and reported expenditure of £348.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity has a program ratio of 215.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity registered as a charity?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2015 as charity number 1160024. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity operate?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160024.
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