Rays Of Sunshine

Granting wishes for seriously and terminally ill children between the ages of 3-18 throughout the United Kingdom

Activities & Mission

Granting wishes for seriously and terminally ill children between the ages of 3-18 throughout the United Kingdom

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,552,955

Latest Expenditure

£2,063,754

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,240,035

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £46,070

Other Income £266,850

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,535,104

Raising Funds £528,650

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,552,955	£2,063,754	£1,535,104	£3,465,408	£3,380,000	16 / 127
2024	£2,069,146	£3,460,965	£2,799,821	£2,824,754	£2,790,000	26 / 68
2023	£2,290,330	£3,365,014	£2,417,513	£4,018,133	£3,921,754	24 / 58
2022	£4,317,909	£2,730,636	£2,089,441	£5,136,730	£5,035,168	19 / 27
2020	£1,490,471	£1,659,155	£1,132,756	£3,549,457	£3,447,366	24 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rays Of Sunshine

What does Rays Of Sunshine do?

Granting wishes for seriously and terminally ill children between the ages of 3-18 throughout the United Kingdom

How much income did Rays Of Sunshine report in 2025?

Rays Of Sunshine reported total income of £2.55m and reported expenditure of £2.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rays Of Sunshine?

Rays Of Sunshine has a program ratio of 60.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rays Of Sunshine registered as a charity?

Rays Of Sunshine was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2004 as charity number 1102529. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Rays Of Sunshine?

Rays Of Sunshine is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN DAVID ALLAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rays Of Sunshine operate?

Rays Of Sunshine operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Rays Of Sunshine a registered charity?

Yes — Rays Of Sunshine is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102529.