Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children
Also known as: Bdf Newlife, Newlife Charity, Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children
Newlife changes the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.We grant or loan thousands of items of equipment every year, often in emergency situations. We provide information and support to families through a dedicated Nurse service. We campaign to give disabled children and their families a voice and we fund pioneering medical research to give hope for the future.
Activities & Mission
Newlife changes the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.We grant or loan thousands of items of equipment every year, often in emergency situations. We provide information and support to families through a dedicated Nurse service. We campaign to give disabled children and their families a voice and we fund pioneering medical research to give hope for the future.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £15,438,063 | £16,289,549 | £3,878,620 | £3,970,577 | £3,318,210 | 445 / 188 |
| 2024 | £17,236,808 | £18,074,509 | £4,341,135 | £4,779,749 | £4,271,166 | 520 / 145 |
| 2023 | £17,669,046 | £16,956,757 | £3,666,435 | £5,456,186 | £4,782,758 | 564 / 144 |
| 2022 | £14,041,803 | £12,450,855 | £2,798,060 | £4,786,313 | £3,991,120 | 452 / 124 |
| 2021 | £10,364,289 | £11,141,674 | £3,004,524 | £3,049,495 | £2,331,525 | 466 / 89 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children
What does Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children do?
Newlife changes the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.We grant or loan thousands of items of equipment every year, often in emergency situations. We provide information and support to families through a dedicated Nurse service. We campaign to give disabled children and their families a voice and we fund pioneering medical research to give hope for the future.
How much income did Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children report in 2025?
Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children reported total income of £15.44m and reported expenditure of £16.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children?
Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children has a program ratio of 25.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children registered as a charity?
Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2016 as charity number 1170125. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children?
Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children operate?
Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children a registered charity?
Yes — Newlife The Charity For Disabled Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170125.
Details
Hemlock Way
CANNOCK
Staffordshire
WS11 7GF
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Also Known As
- Bdf Newlife
- Newlife Charity
- Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated