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.
Grants
React is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £747,023
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £759,211 | £747,023 | £676,407 | £794,798 | £379,953 | 7 / 0 |
| 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 |
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 2026?
React reported total income of £759k and reported expenditure of £747k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is React?
React has a program ratio of 89.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 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.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
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
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated