The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity
Also known as: Merlin's Magic Wand
Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.
Activities & Mission
Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.
Grants
The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,541,008
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- disability and recreation
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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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.
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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,740,629 | £1,541,008 | £1,393,961 | £662,170 | £661,620 | 8 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,442,343 | £2,493,566 | £2,412,045 | £462,215 | £455,665 | 13 / 57 |
| 2023 | £1,704,771 | £1,607,054 | £1,506,952 | £524,835 | £504,887 | 11 / 145 |
| 2022 | £1,301,203 | £1,403,902 | £1,300,388 | £431,855 | £368,197 | 11 / 3 |
| 2021 | £796,409 | £735,089 | £630,645 | £531,256 | £471,729 | 9 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity
What does The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity do?
Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.
How much income did The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity report in 2025?
The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity registered as a charity?
The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2008 as charity number 1124081. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity?
The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity operate?
The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity operates across 26 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124081.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Merlin's Magic Wand
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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