Registered charity · No. 1089783Charitable company
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The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation (number 1089783) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation do?
A grant making charity making grants in the United Kingdom and worldwide for the benefit of children who are seriously or terminally ill, underprivileged, disadvantaged or have special needs
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation
Answers The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's money come from?
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation reported £534k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £371k (70%), donations and legacies £160k (30%), other income £2,667 (0%).
Investments£371k · 70%
Donations and legacies£160k · 30%
Other income£2,667 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation as a registered charity (number 1089783) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's charity number?
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's charity number is 1089783. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation do?
A grant making charity making grants in the United Kingdom and worldwide for the benefit of children who are seriously or terminally ill, underprivileged, disadvantaged or have special needs
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How can I donate to The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation?
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Where does The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's money come from?
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation reported £534k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £371k (70%), donations and legacies £160k (30%), other income £2,667 (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation?
The register records The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's trustees paid?
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation registered as a charity?
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation was entered on the register on 13 December 2001. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04213963).