THE BUBBLE FOUNDATION UK
The Bubble Foundation UK supports the work of the Childrens Bone Marrow Transplant unit at The Great North Childrens Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.We treat children from the northern half of England, Scotland ,Northern Ireland and Eire who are born with severe Immunodeficiences. We provide medical & educational equipment,finance research, and support families during a prolonged stay in hospital.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £111,858 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £481,903 to £370,044. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £308,892 remain sufficient to meet the stated policy target of two months' overheads and commitments, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Prof Andrew James Cantchair
- Anna Hodgson
- Bevis Jones
- DR ANDY GENNERY
- Daniel Matthew Clark
- Dr Mary Slatter
- Helen Mylott
- James Turnbull
- Neil Stotesbury
- Vicky Philipson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £110k | £221k |
| 31/03/2024 | £81k | £156k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £79k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £78k |
| 31/03/2021 | £285k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE BUBBLE FOUNDATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £111,858 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £481,903 to £370,044. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £308,892 remain sufficient to meet the stated policy target of two months' overheads and commitments, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BUBBLE FOUNDATION UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BUBBLE FOUNDATION UK as a grant recipient include KUSUMA TRUST UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | FY2025 | £10k | Random Act of Kindness |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £632k |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY | 1 | £205k |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £103k |
| Sir Graham Wylie Foundation | 1 | £87k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- Children's Cancer North
- BUBBLES PRESCHOOL (BICESTER)
- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY
- BRITISH SOCIETY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION AND CELLULAR THERAPY
- CHUF
- The Charlie & Carter Foundation Limited
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUBBLE FOUNDATION UK | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Children's Cancer North | £947k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUBBLES PRESCHOOL (BICESTER) | £179k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY | £9.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH SOCIETY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION AND CELLULAR THERAPY | £638k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHUF | £902k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |