The Pied Piper Trust
Also known as: The Pied Piper Appeal
The Pied Piper Appeal was founded in 1992 by Mr Peter Hickman MBE, with the aim to improve the lives of sick children in Gloucestershire by providing extra facilities that would comfort, reassure and give the best possible equipment when children are most in need.
Activities & Mission
The Pied Piper Appeal was founded in 1992 by Mr Peter Hickman MBE, with the aim to improve the lives of sick children in Gloucestershire by providing extra facilities that would comfort, reassure and give the best possible equipment when children are most in need.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £878,577 | £707,370 | £433,456 | £683,390 | £683,390 | 8 / 91 |
| 2023 | £859,740 | £671,429 | £360,280 | £512,183 | £512,183 | 7 / 60 |
| 2022 | £628,361 | £498,889 | £254,448 | £323,872 | £323,872 | 7 / 50 |
| 2021 | £348,171 | £384,301 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2020 | £302,842 | £301,621 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Pied Piper Trust
What does The Pied Piper Trust do?
The Pied Piper Appeal was founded in 1992 by Mr Peter Hickman MBE, with the aim to improve the lives of sick children in Gloucestershire by providing extra facilities that would comfort, reassure and give the best possible equipment when children are most in need.
How much income did The Pied Piper Trust report in 2024?
The Pied Piper Trust reported total income of £879k and reported expenditure of £707k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Pied Piper Trust?
The Pied Piper Trust has a program ratio of 49.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% 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 Pied Piper Trust registered as a charity?
The Pied Piper Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1992 as charity number 1011611. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Pied Piper Trust?
The Pied Piper Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Pied Piper Trust operate?
The Pied Piper Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Pied Piper Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Pied Piper Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1011611.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated