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The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

Also known as: Bwcf

A grant making charity making grants in the United Kingdom and worldwide for the benefit of children who are seriously or terminally ill, underprivileged, disadvantaged or have special needs

Activities & Mission

A grant making charity making grants in the United Kingdom and worldwide for the benefit of children who are seriously or terminally ill, underprivileged, disadvantaged or have special needs

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£533,741
Latest Expenditure
£720,821

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 128.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £160,088
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £370,986
Other Income £2,667

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £683,679
Raising Funds £37,142
Governance £12,212
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£533,741
£720,821£683,679£14,144,270£58,0090 / 0
2024
£541,066
£684,765£669,553£13,942,813£227,3100 / 1
2023
£545,671
£487,591£486,569£12,969,446£371,0090 / 1
2022
£504,298
£471,632£471,632£12,206,751£312,9290 / 1
2021
£522,375
£515,805£515,805£13,828,835£13,828,8350 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

What does The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation do?

A grant making charity making grants in the United Kingdom and worldwide for the benefit of children who are seriously or terminally ill, underprivileged, disadvantaged or have special needs

How much income did The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation report in 2025?

The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation reported total income of £534k and reported expenditure of £721k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation registered as a charity?

The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 2001 as charity number 1089783. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation?

The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation 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 The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation operate?

The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089783.

Details

Address
c/o Weightmans LLP
100 Old Hall Street
L3 9QJ
Registration Date
13 December 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3985283
Charity Number
1089783

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Trustees

BRIAN MICHAEL WALTERS
Christopher Geoffrey Brown
DAVID CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
Ian Frederick Sharland
John Christopher Banks
Keeley Anne Sharland
KENNETH RALPH PARKER
Susan Elizabeth Lowe-Lauri

Also Known As

  • Bwcf

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