wellchild
The charity supports children and young people. Wellchild is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Cheltenham and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
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.
Fundraising
See where Wellchild is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| 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 |
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Details
Unit 22
Lansdown Industrial Estate
Gloucester Road
CHELTENHAM
Gloucest
Registry Information
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- CHARICO
- CHILDREN NATIONWIDE MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND
- THE WELLCHILD TRUST
- WELLCHILD