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
Grants
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £720,821
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and amateur sport
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £533,741 | £720,821 | £683,679 | £14,144,270 | £58,009 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £541,066 | £684,765 | £669,553 | £13,942,813 | £227,310 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £545,671 | £487,591 | £486,569 | £12,969,446 | £371,009 | 0 / 1 |
| 2022 | £504,298 | £471,632 | £471,632 | £12,206,751 | £312,929 | 0 / 1 |
| 2021 | £522,375 | £515,805 | £515,805 | £13,828,835 | £13,828,835 | 0 / 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.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Bwcf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
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