Seesaw

Also known as: The Bereaved Childrens Project

SeeSaw provides a grief support service for young people in Oxfordshire. We provide tailored support for young people before and after the death of a close family member by: face to face age-appropriate sessions for young people; advice, guidance and support to parents; training, advice, guidance and resources to increase understanding of children's bereavement with a special service for schools.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£629,457

Latest Expenditure

£471,018

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% 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

Donations & Legacies £616,242

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £13,215

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £361,426

Raising Funds £109,592

Governance £720

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£629,457	£471,018	£361,426	£565,014	£486,635	14 / 20
2024	£475,848	£413,957				0 / 18
2023	£433,520	£430,692				0 / 40
2022	£312,369	£394,910				0 / 35
2021	£372,900	£383,890				0 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Seesaw

What does Seesaw do?

How much income did Seesaw report in 2025?

Seesaw reported total income of £629k and reported expenditure of £471k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Seesaw?

Seesaw has a program ratio of 57.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Seesaw registered as a charity?

Seesaw was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1999 as charity number 1076321. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Seesaw?

Seesaw is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Seesaw operate?

Seesaw operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Seesaw a registered charity?

Yes — Seesaw is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076321.