Happy Days Childrens Charity
Also known as: Happy Days (caring for Life) Ltd, Happy Days
Holidays and Leisuretime activity for children with special needs across the whole uk
Activities & Mission
Holidays and Leisuretime activity for children with special needs across the whole uk
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 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £1,076,124 | £995,841 | £735,682 | £424,414 | £181,684 | 8 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,050,126 | £1,051,765 | £790,251 | £344,131 | £252,663 | 9 / 4 |
| 2023 | £977,520 | £1,070,540 | £810,459 | £345,770 | £226,668 | 9 / 100 |
| 2022 | £817,358 | £805,891 | £572,872 | £438,790 | £285,721 | 9 / 100 |
| 2021 | £677,747 | £503,322 | £281,361 | £427,323 | £230,593 | 9 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Happy Days Childrens Charity
What does Happy Days Childrens Charity do?
Holidays and Leisuretime activity for children with special needs across the whole uk
How much income did Happy Days Childrens Charity report in 2025?
Happy Days Childrens Charity reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £996k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Happy Days Childrens Charity?
Happy Days Childrens Charity has a program ratio of 68.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Happy Days Childrens Charity registered as a charity?
Happy Days Childrens Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 1992 as charity number 1010943. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Happy Days Childrens Charity?
Happy Days Childrens Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DIANE MAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Happy Days Childrens Charity operate?
Happy Days Childrens Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Happy Days Childrens Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Happy Days Childrens Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010943.
Details
Unit 6-7
The Glover Centre
Bury Mead Road
HITCHIN
Hertford
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Also Known As
- Happy Days (caring for Life) Ltd
- Happy Days
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated