Purple Heart Wishes
We grant wishes for people diagnosed with a terminal illness in their early adult life.Hoping to give as many happy memories as possible to them, and their family and friends
Activities & Mission
We grant wishes for people diagnosed with a terminal illness in their early adult life.Hoping to give as many happy memories as possible to them, and their family and friends
Grants
Purple Heart Wishes is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £115,674
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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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.
Country
Local Authority
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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £114,064 | £115,674 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £89,088 | £73,618 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £47,137 | £56,461 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £15,259 | £15,705 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £1,434 | £1,059 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Purple Heart Wishes
What does Purple Heart Wishes do?
We grant wishes for people diagnosed with a terminal illness in their early adult life.Hoping to give as many happy memories as possible to them, and their family and friends
How much income did Purple Heart Wishes report in 2025?
Purple Heart Wishes reported total income of £114k and reported expenditure of £116k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Purple Heart Wishes registered as a charity?
Purple Heart Wishes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2017 as charity number 1171534. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Purple Heart Wishes?
Purple Heart Wishes is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN PATRICIA ROUGHTON MAW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Purple Heart Wishes operate?
Purple Heart Wishes operates across 4 areas: Scotland, Gloucestershire, Lancashire and Manchester City.
Is Purple Heart Wishes a registered charity?
Yes — Purple Heart Wishes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171534.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated