Wellchild
Also known as: Charico, Children Nationwide Medical Research Fund, The Wellchild Trust
WellChild is the UK's national charity for sick children. The charity's work is focused on ensuring that all children and young people in the UK - especially those with serious illness, complex health conditions or long-term care needs - have the very best possible quality of care and support.
Activities & Mission
WellChild is the UK's national charity for sick children. The charity's work is focused on ensuring that all children and young people in the UK - especially those with serious illness, complex health conditions or long-term care needs - have the very best possible quality of care and support.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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
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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 | £1,862,195 | £1,793,931 | £1,092,308 | £978,337 | £587,358 | 29 / 444 |
| 2024 | £1,440,579 | £1,880,544 | £1,124,587 | £910,073 | £606,550 | 30 / 402 |
| 2023 | £2,186,824 | £2,110,751 | £1,369,156 | £1,350,038 | £690,274 | 26 / 403 |
| 2022 | £1,274,921 | £1,600,931 | £1,062,194 | £1,273,965 | £668,091 | 28 / 386 |
| 2021 | £1,933,852 | £2,001,773 | £1,594,317 | £1,599,975 | £946,521 | 30 / 97 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wellchild
What does Wellchild do?
WellChild is the UK's national charity for sick children. The charity's work is focused on ensuring that all children and young people in the UK - especially those with serious illness, complex health conditions or long-term care needs - have the very best possible quality of care and support.
How much income did Wellchild report in 2025?
Wellchild reported total income of £1.86m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wellchild?
Wellchild has a program ratio of 58.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wellchild registered as a charity?
Wellchild was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 1984 as charity number 289600. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Wellchild?
Wellchild is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wellchild operate?
Wellchild operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Wellchild a registered charity?
Yes — Wellchild is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289600.
Details
Unit 22
Lansdown Industrial Estate
Gloucester Road
CHELTENHAM
Gloucest
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Also Known As
- Charico
- Children Nationwide Medical Research Fund
- The Wellchild Trust
- Wellchild
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated