Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity
To ensure every seriously ill child and young person in the UK has the best possible healthcare by placing our Roald Dahl nurses in areas of greatest need; supporting our nurses in the work that they do; funding innovative nurse-led projects to improve quality of care; and providing benefits advice through our family support service.
Activities & Mission
To ensure every seriously ill child and young person in the UK has the best possible healthcare by placing our Roald Dahl nurses in areas of greatest need; supporting our nurses in the work that they do; funding innovative nurse-led projects to improve quality of care; and providing benefits advice through our family support service.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2011 — The Roald Dahl Foundation (organisation 1004230)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,303,109 | £1,869,644 | £1,391,097 | £9,735,465 | £226,013 | 15 / 10 |
| 2024 | £11,222,642 | £1,741,544 | £1,276,379 | £10,556,976 | £473,522 | 16 / 15 |
| 2023 | £1,677,818 | £1,670,512 | £1,229,354 | £511,941 | £397,957 | 11 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,210,818 | £1,330,621 | £958,718 | £504,636 | £431,437 | 10 / 5 |
| 2021 | £1,423,449 | £1,221,868 | £913,737 | £624,440 | £458,783 | 10 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity
What does Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity do?
To ensure every seriously ill child and young person in the UK has the best possible healthcare by placing our Roald Dahl nurses in areas of greatest need; supporting our nurses in the work that they do; funding innovative nurse-led projects to improve quality of care; and providing benefits advice through our family support service.
How much income did Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity report in 2025?
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £1.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity?
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity has a program ratio of 106.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity registered as a charity?
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 2010 as charity number 1137409. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity?
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolyn Jane Bradley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity operate?
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137409.
Details
63-65 Woodside Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6AA
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