Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Child Accident Prevention Trust

Also known as: Capt, Child Accident Prevention Trust

The Child Accident Prevention Trust's mission is to reduce the number of children who are killed, disabled or seriously injured in preventable accidents. Our vision is of a world where children lead active, healthy lives. Our activities include providing: community education and engagement; practical support for frontline staff; a centre of specialist knowledge on child accident prevention.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

The Child Accident Prevention Trust's mission is to reduce the number of children who are killed, disabled or seriously injured in preventable accidents. Our vision is of a world where children lead active, healthy lives. Our activities include providing: community education and engagement; practical support for frontline staff; a centre of specialist knowledge on child accident prevention.

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
£329,283
Latest Expenditure
£299,064

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.8%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£329,283
£299,0640 / 0
2024
£188,418
£248,8960 / 0
2023
£308,916
£290,8960 / 0
2022
£314,732
£277,1140 / 0
2021
£276,032
£264,1700 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Child Accident Prevention Trust

What does The Child Accident Prevention Trust do?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust's mission is to reduce the number of children who are killed, disabled or seriously injured in preventable accidents. Our vision is of a world where children lead active, healthy lives. Our activities include providing: community education and engagement; practical support for frontline staff; a centre of specialist knowledge on child accident prevention.

How much income did The Child Accident Prevention Trust report in 2025?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust reported total income of £329k and reported expenditure of £299k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Child Accident Prevention Trust registered as a charity?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 1996 as charity number 1053549. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Child Accident Prevention Trust?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Child Accident Prevention Trust operate?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Child Accident Prevention Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Child Accident Prevention Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053549.

Details

Address
PO Box 79890
New Eltham
LONDON
England
SE9 9HN
Registration Date
12 March 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053549
Charity Number
1053549

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

Clive Higglesden
Helen Anna Louise Bunting
Ian Richard Gethin
Paul John Leggat
Randy William Packer Weeks
Also governs 2 other charities
Robert Lloyd Manning

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Capt
  • Child Accident Prevention Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
Report a data issue