Wishes 4 Kids
Also known as: The Ruth Mandell Children's Wish Charity
The objects of the charity are to relieve the suffering of children who reside in the Leicestershire area or are treated at any Leicestershire hospital and reside in the surrounding areas, children who have life limited/terminal illness, who have suffered life changing mental/physical/emotional trauma, have suffered severe abuse by the granting of a wish.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the charity are to relieve the suffering of children who reside in the Leicestershire area or are treated at any Leicestershire hospital and reside in the surrounding areas, children who have life limited/terminal illness, who have suffered life changing mental/physical/emotional trauma, have suffered severe abuse by the granting of a wish.
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
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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 | £249,260 | £292,337 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £257,822 | £245,385 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £294,952 | £329,580 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £202,873 | £223,508 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £296,201 | £225,324 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wishes 4 Kids
What does Wishes 4 Kids do?
The objects of the charity are to relieve the suffering of children who reside in the Leicestershire area or are treated at any Leicestershire hospital and reside in the surrounding areas, children who have life limited/terminal illness, who have suffered life changing mental/physical/emotional trauma, have suffered severe abuse by the granting of a wish.
How much income did Wishes 4 Kids report in 2025?
Wishes 4 Kids reported total income of £249k and reported expenditure of £292k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wishes 4 Kids registered as a charity?
Wishes 4 Kids was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 2002 as charity number 1092962. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Wishes 4 Kids?
Wishes 4 Kids is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Ivan Bakewell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wishes 4 Kids operate?
Wishes 4 Kids operates across 5 areas, including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Wishes 4 Kids a registered charity?
Yes — Wishes 4 Kids is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092962.
Details
Lutterworth Road
Blaby
LEICESTER
LE8 4DY
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Also Known As
- The Ruth Mandell Children's Wish Charity
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- 14 May 2026
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