make-a-wish foundation uk

The charity supports children and young people. Make-A-Wish Foundation UK is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Berkshire and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Make-A-Wish grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Our wishes are truly magical. Whether a wish is to be a princess for the day, own the latest computer equipment, meet a favourite celebrity, or enjoy some special time away from home with their family, a wish come true brings so much to a child's life and provides memories that last a lifetime.

Fundraising

See where Make-A-Wish Foundation UK is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,156,946

Latest Expenditure

£12,411,219

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 51.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 49.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,477,309

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £3,515,877

Investments £163,760

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,323,971

Raising Funds £6,087,248

Governance £16,979

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£12,156,946	£12,411,219	£6,323,971	£4,808,431	£4,528,475	87 / 633
2023	£11,414,830	£12,237,390	£7,374,681	£4,805,465	£4,476,800	79 / 315
2022	£10,671,907	£11,164,117	£6,363,384	£5,573,805	£5,245,107	61 / 464
2021	£5,077,437	£5,221,962	£2,836,296	£6,233,833	£6,688,744	50 / 591
2020	£8,411,745	£8,416,379	£5,053,058	£5,716,428	£5,140,092	73 / 985