The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited
Also known as: The Charlie Cookson Foundation Limited
The Charlie & Carter Foundation, based in South Shields, provides financial support to the parents of seriously ill children with life limiting conditions which require 24 hour nursing care or specialist nursing facilities. Raising awareness of the difficulties faced by parents and carers who care for seriously ill children and strives to improve the quality of life of sick children.
Activities & Mission
The Charlie & Carter Foundation, based in South Shields, provides financial support to the parents of seriously ill children with life limiting conditions which require 24 hour nursing care or specialist nursing facilities. Raising awareness of the difficulties faced by parents and carers who care for seriously ill children and strives to improve the quality of life of sick children.
Grants
The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £311,391
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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
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 | £275,339 | £311,391 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £265,813 | £291,398 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £228,656 | £250,514 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £251,383 | £210,983 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £148,270 | £170,423 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited
What does The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited do?
The Charlie & Carter Foundation, based in South Shields, provides financial support to the parents of seriously ill children with life limiting conditions which require 24 hour nursing care or specialist nursing facilities. Raising awareness of the difficulties faced by parents and carers who care for seriously ill children and strives to improve the quality of life of sick children.
How much income did The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited report in 2025?
The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited reported total income of £275k and reported expenditure of £311k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2016 as charity number 1166538. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited?
The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER COOKSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited operate?
The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166538.
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DENMARK CENTRE
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 2LR
Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- The Charlie Cookson Foundation Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated