The Children's Hospital Charity
Also known as: Sheffield Children's Hospital Centenary Appeal Limited, Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity, The Chris Fund Limited, Sheffield Childrens Hospital Charity, The Childrens Appeal
Enhancing Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and its reputation as a centre of excellence for the care, prevention & cure of illnesses. Specifically funding: Research into children's illnesses; New facilities to extend the range of treatment provided ; Specialist medical equipment to enhance the care programme of the Trust; Improving the environment for our patients, families and visitors.
Activities & Mission
Enhancing Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and its reputation as a centre of excellence for the care, prevention & cure of illnesses. Specifically funding: Research into children's illnesses; New facilities to extend the range of treatment provided ; Specialist medical equipment to enhance the care programme of the Trust; Improving the environment for our patients, families and visitors.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £5,417,591 | £3,200,945 | £1,237,304 | £10,750,107 | £9,519,577 | 35 / 312 |
| 2024 | £4,009,984 | £7,036,338 | £5,313,647 | £8,499,687 | £7,837,908 | 30 / 150 |
| 2023 | £4,085,551 | £3,499,828 | £2,018,800 | £11,392,645 | £9,055,201 | 24 / 5 |
| 2022 | £5,144,678 | £3,106,754 | £1,593,478 | £11,072,083 | £2,336,503 | 23 / 5 |
| 2021 | £3,127,824 | £1,895,066 | £862,979 | £9,005,299 | £444,121 | 22 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Hospital Charity
What does The Children's Hospital Charity do?
Enhancing Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and its reputation as a centre of excellence for the care, prevention & cure of illnesses. Specifically funding: Research into children's illnesses; New facilities to extend the range of treatment provided ; Specialist medical equipment to enhance the care programme of the Trust; Improving the environment for our patients, families and visitors.
How much income did The Children's Hospital Charity report in 2025?
The Children's Hospital Charity reported total income of £5.42m and reported expenditure of £3.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Children's Hospital Charity?
The Children's Hospital Charity has a program ratio of 22.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Children's Hospital Charity registered as a charity?
The Children's Hospital Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1976 as charity number 505002. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs The Children's Hospital Charity?
The Children's Hospital Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Neil McMahon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Children's Hospital Charity operate?
The Children's Hospital Charity operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Children's Hospital Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Children's Hospital Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 505002.
Details
WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S10 2TH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sheffield Children's Hospital Centenary Appeal Limited
- Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity
- The Chris Fund Limited
- Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity
- Sheffield Childrens Hospital Charity
- The Childrens Appeal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated