Help The Child
Help the Child raises funds through a number of events throughout the year, with the purpose of providing items of specialist equipment and educational toys for children with special educational needs, physical disability or sensory impairment within Somerset.
Activities & Mission
Help the Child raises funds through a number of events throughout the year, with the purpose of providing items of specialist equipment and educational toys for children with special educational needs, physical disability or sensory impairment within Somerset.
Grants
Help The Child is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2026)
- £45,794
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- disability
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £39,612 | £45,794 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £49,668 | £44,074 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,343 | £21,003 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £12,408 | £9,916 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £14,072 | £15,583 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Help The Child
What does Help The Child do?
Help the Child raises funds through a number of events throughout the year, with the purpose of providing items of specialist equipment and educational toys for children with special educational needs, physical disability or sensory impairment within Somerset.
How much income did Help The Child report in 2026?
Help The Child reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Help The Child registered as a charity?
Help The Child was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1987 as charity number 297790. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Help The Child?
Help The Child is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Help The Child operate?
Help The Child operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Help The Child a registered charity?
Yes — Help The Child is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297790.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated