The Sick Children's Trust
The Sick Children's Trust provides essential accommodation and amenities (Homes from Home) for the families and carers of sick children undergoing treatment at a number of hospitals around the country.
Activities & Mission
The Sick Children's Trust provides essential accommodation and amenities (Homes from Home) for the families and carers of sick children undergoing treatment at a number of hospitals around the country.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% 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 | £2,703,598 | £3,155,540 | £2,126,161 | £6,459,428 | £6,304,428 | 54 / 6 |
| 2024 | £2,394,347 | £3,166,498 | £2,184,657 | £6,911,370 | £6,756,370 | 53 / 6 |
| 2023 | £2,395,240 | £3,000,658 | £2,117,301 | £7,598,277 | £7,443,277 | 50 / 7 |
| 2022 | £1,919,136 | £2,412,577 | £1,744,586 | £8,203,695 | £8,048,695 | 48 / 3 |
| 2021 | £2,041,256 | £2,463,497 | £1,770,108 | £8,697,136 | £8,542,136 | 52 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sick Children's Trust
What does The Sick Children's Trust do?
The Sick Children's Trust provides essential accommodation and amenities (Homes from Home) for the families and carers of sick children undergoing treatment at a number of hospitals around the country.
How much income did The Sick Children's Trust report in 2025?
The Sick Children's Trust reported total income of £2.70m and reported expenditure of £3.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sick Children's Trust?
The Sick Children's Trust has a program ratio of 78.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sick Children's Trust registered as a charity?
The Sick Children's Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1982 as charity number 284416. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Sick Children's Trust?
The Sick Children's Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sick Children's Trust operate?
The Sick Children's Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Sick Children's Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sick Children's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284416.
Details
28-30 Worship Street
London
EC2A 2AH
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