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The Bradley Lowery Foundation

Also known as: Blf - Smile, Bradley Lowerys Fight, Bradleys Fight

BLF support families affected by illness and disability by reducing stress and improving wellbeing. We help families raise funds for medical treatment, therapies, and equipment not available through the NHS.We also provide memory-making experiences, including access to a purpose-built holiday home, giving families time to rest, spend quality time together, and create lasting memories.

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Activities & Mission

BLF support families affected by illness and disability by reducing stress and improving wellbeing. We help families raise funds for medical treatment, therapies, and equipment not available through the NHS.We also provide memory-making experiences, including access to a purpose-built holiday home, giving families time to rest, spend quality time together, and create lasting memories.

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
£407,645
Latest Expenditure
£464,954

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £607,798
Charitable Activities £42,918
Other Trading £23,662
Investments £323
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £680,144
Raising Funds £46,883
Governance £20,711
Grants to Institutions £269,901
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
£407,645
£464,9540 / 6
2024
£412,860
£477,9050 / 80
2023
£447,004
£949,7540 / 80
2022
£674,701
£727,027£680,144£3,127,751£1,069,0577 / 80
2021
£567,069
£405,049£393,011£3,180,077£1,147,9969 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bradley Lowery Foundation

What does The Bradley Lowery Foundation do?

BLF support families affected by illness and disability by reducing stress and improving wellbeing. We help families raise funds for medical treatment, therapies, and equipment not available through the NHS.We also provide memory-making experiences, including access to a purpose-built holiday home, giving families time to rest, spend quality time together, and create lasting memories.

How much income did The Bradley Lowery Foundation report in 2025?

The Bradley Lowery Foundation reported total income of £408k and reported expenditure of £465k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Bradley Lowery Foundation?

The Bradley Lowery Foundation has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Bradley Lowery Foundation registered as a charity?

The Bradley Lowery Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2017 as charity number 1174333. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Bradley Lowery Foundation?

The Bradley Lowery Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is REBECCA HARBRON GRAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bradley Lowery Foundation operate?

The Bradley Lowery Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bradley Lowery Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Bradley Lowery Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174333.

Details

Address
52-54 Middle Street
Blackhall
Hartlepool
TS27 4EA
Registration Date
22 August 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5102397
Charity Number
1174333

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Trustees

REBECCA HARBRON GRAY Chair
David Flett
GEMMA LOUISE LOWERY
LYNN MURPHY
PHILIP CHARLES EMPSON

Also Known As

  • Blf - Smile
  • Bradley Lowerys Fight
  • Bradleys Fight

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