Kids In Need
Raising funds to grant wishes to children aged 3-19years who are terminally or seriously ill or have disabilities
Activities & Mission
Raising funds to grant wishes to children aged 3-19years who are terminally or seriously ill or have disabilities
Grants
Kids In Need is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £6,776
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and 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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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,037 | £6,776 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £29,887 | £27,261 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £29,437 | £40,088 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2022 | £31,442 | £29,943 | 0 / 16 |
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Frequently asked questions about Kids In Need
What does Kids In Need do?
Raising funds to grant wishes to children aged 3-19years who are terminally or seriously ill or have disabilities
How much income did Kids In Need report in 2025?
Kids In Need reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Kids In Need registered as a charity?
Kids In Need was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1995 as charity number 1049318. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Kids In Need?
Kids In Need is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kids In Need operate?
Kids In Need operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kids In Need a registered charity?
Yes — Kids In Need is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049318.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated