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Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity

Also known as: Latch

Latch is here for families affected by childhood cancer in Wales, providing bespoke emotional, practical and financial support. The charity is based at the Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff. We support children with cancer and those undergoing cancer-like treatment who are under the care of the Paediatric Oncology Principal Treament Centre in Wales at the Children's Hospital.

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Activities & Mission

Latch is here for families affected by childhood cancer in Wales, providing bespoke emotional, practical and financial support. The charity is based at the Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff. We support children with cancer and those undergoing cancer-like treatment who are under the care of the Paediatric Oncology Principal Treament Centre in Wales at the Children's Hospital.

Grants

Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£22,426
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes

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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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£673,709
Latest Expenditure
£992,649

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 128.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £512,402
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £126,227
Other Income £35,080

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £862,686
Raising Funds £129,963
Governance £84,790
Grants to Institutions £22,426
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£673,709
£992,649£862,686£3,500,207£2,964,7960 / 26
2024
£1,176,866
£955,824£884,694£3,602,018£3,085,5840 / 25
2023
£560,886
£936,871£857,334£3,260,603£3,200,6030 / 20
2022
£891,368
£847,954£811,072£3,558,333£3,468,3330 / 20
2021
£520,583
£1,898,930£1,870,127£3,846,787£3,828,1880 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity

What does Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity do?

Latch is here for families affected by childhood cancer in Wales, providing bespoke emotional, practical and financial support. The charity is based at the Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff. We support children with cancer and those undergoing cancer-like treatment who are under the care of the Paediatric Oncology Principal Treament Centre in Wales at the Children's Hospital.

How much income did Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity report in 2025?

Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity reported total income of £674k and reported expenditure of £993k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity registered as a charity?

Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2003 as charity number 1100949. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity?

Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Agnes Emily Gwyer-Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity operate?

Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100949.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000837
Charity Number
1100949

Trustees

Susan Agnes Emily Gwyer-Roberts Chair
Catrin Hefina Anthony
Dr Helen Louise Kuti
Harriet Angharad Morgan
James De Montjoie Rudolf
John Robert Milner
Lyn David Howell
Richard Bevan
Also governs 1 other charity
Sally Ann Davis
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Latch
  • Latch

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