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The Childrens Foundation Limited

Also known as: The Children's Foundation, Yellow Brick Road

THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE NORTH EAST BY MAKING SERIOUS STUFF FUN. WE DEVELOP INNOVATION TO IMPROVE CHILDRENS HEALTH WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY YEARS, MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH.

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Activities & Mission

THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE NORTH EAST BY MAKING SERIOUS STUFF FUN. WE DEVELOP INNOVATION TO IMPROVE CHILDRENS HEALTH WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY YEARS, MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£563,058
Latest Expenditure
£526,181

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% 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 £82,678
Charitable Activities £467,546
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,470
Other Income £9,364

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £241,015
Raising Funds £11,233
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £273,933

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
£563,058
£526,181£241,015£591,181£96,8947 / 90
2024
£415,582
£357,2220 / 74
2023
£263,742
£232,8880 / 57
2022
£199,440
£182,7470 / 118
2021
£177,690
£162,9660 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Childrens Foundation Limited

What does The Childrens Foundation Limited do?

THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE NORTH EAST BY MAKING SERIOUS STUFF FUN. WE DEVELOP INNOVATION TO IMPROVE CHILDRENS HEALTH WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY YEARS, MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH.

How much income did The Childrens Foundation Limited report in 2025?

The Childrens Foundation Limited reported total income of £563k and reported expenditure of £526k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Childrens Foundation Limited?

The Childrens Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 42.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% 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 Childrens Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

The Childrens Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 1990 as charity number 1000013. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Childrens Foundation Limited?

The Childrens Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Childrens Foundation Limited operate?

The Childrens Foundation Limited operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Childrens Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Childrens Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000013.

Details

Address
SIR JAMES SPENCE INSTITUTE
RVI
QUEEN VICTORIA ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 4LP
Registration Date
9 August 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1000013
Charity Number
1000013

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Trustees

Belinda Bateman
Dr Sue Vernon
Dr Sunil Bhopal
Helen Robinson
John Treherne MBE
Karen Richardson
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura McGrath
Paul Sigalas

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Children's Foundation
  • Yellow Brick Road

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