The Pixel Fund

THE PIXEL FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES BASED AND OPERATING IN THE UK INVOLVED IN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.

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Activities & Mission

THE PIXEL FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES BASED AND OPERATING IN THE UK INVOLVED IN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,002,786

Latest Expenditure

£208,536

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,879,838

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £122,948

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £198,065

Raising Funds £10,471

Governance £14,749

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Pixel Fund (organisation 5014600)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,002,786	£208,536	£198,065	£4,649,337	£4,649,337	0 / 1
2024	£220,385	£137,199				0 / 1
2023	£213,011	£148,673				0 / 1
2022	£210,247	£171,241				0 / 1
2021	£211,736	£113,233				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pixel Fund

What does The Pixel Fund do?

THE PIXEL FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES BASED AND OPERATING IN THE UK INVOLVED IN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.

How much income did The Pixel Fund report in 2025?

The Pixel Fund reported total income of £3.00m and reported expenditure of £209k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Pixel Fund?

The Pixel Fund has a program ratio of 6.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% 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 Pixel Fund registered as a charity?

The Pixel Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2020 as charity number 1191052. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Pixel Fund?

The Pixel Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pixel Fund operate?

The Pixel Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Pixel Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Pixel Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191052.