React
Also known as: Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with Potentially Terminal Illness, Research, Education and Aid for Children with Potentially Terminal Illness
REACT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING BASIC ESSENTIAL AID AND EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR A CHILD LIVING WITH A LIFE -LIMITED ILLNESS.
Activities & Mission
REACT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING BASIC ESSENTIAL AID AND EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR A CHILD LIVING WITH A LIFE -LIMITED ILLNESS.
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 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £750,683 | £775,202 | £699,119 | £750,067 | £278,593 | 7 / 20 |
| 2024 | £695,291 | £753,837 | £709,680 | £761,005 | £309,346 | 7 / 20 |
| 2023 | £687,546 | £701,851 | £656,318 | £788,549 | £450,217 | 7 / 139 |
| 2022 | £593,278 | £646,366 | £599,473 | £814,618 | £463,708 | 7 / 130 |
| 2021 | £614,097 | £669,775 | £621,245 | £843,212 | £483,092 | 10 / 151 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about React
What does React do?
REACT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING BASIC ESSENTIAL AID AND EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR A CHILD LIVING WITH A LIFE -LIMITED ILLNESS.
How much income did React report in 2025?
React reported total income of £751k and reported expenditure of £775k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is React?
React has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was React registered as a charity?
React was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1990 as charity number 802440. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs React?
React is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does React operate?
React operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is React a registered charity?
Yes — React is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802440.
Details
Building 3
Chiswick Park
566 Chiswick High Road
LONDON
W4 5YA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with Potentially Terminal Illness
- Research, Education and Aid for Children with Potentially Terminal Illness
- React
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated