Kids

The purpose of KIDS is to enable disabled children and young people, along with their families, to enjoy their lives, in particular we assist disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations. Our services include Home Learning, Key Working, Play and Leisure, Short Breaks, Transitions and Sibling and Young Carer Support.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,412,007

Latest Expenditure

£9,271,434

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,054,469

Charitable Activities £7,975,447

Other Trading £131,791

Investments £144,828

Other Income £105,472

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,655,054

Raising Funds £616,380

Governance £46,442

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	£9,412,007	£9,271,434	£8,655,054	£5,095,744	£3,086,000	216 / 422
2024	£9,771,193	£9,728,564	£9,103,239	£4,943,271	£4,128,600	245 / 292
2023	£9,441,978	£9,320,215	£8,720,123	£4,341,841	£3,562,000	319 / 360
2022	£8,643,643	£8,646,400	£8,086,347	£4,220,078	£3,558,129	262 / 187
2021	£8,578,760	£8,606,286	£8,050,862	£4,230,794	£2,247,938	271 / 315

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kids

What does Kids do?

How much income did Kids report in 2025?

Kids reported total income of £9.41m and reported expenditure of £9.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kids?

Kids has a program ratio of 92.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kids registered as a charity?

Kids was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1978 as charity number 275936. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Kids?

Kids is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Devlin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kids operate?

Kids operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kids a registered charity?

Yes — Kids is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275936.