ABBIE'S ARMY
Our mission is to raise awareness and contribute much needed research funding for DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) brain cancer. We also aim to provide a useful resource and support for parents who receive this diagnosis for their child including help with fundraising to access possible treatments.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £143,224 for the year, with total income rising to £300,932 and expenditure at £157,708. The trustees consider it appropriate to hold no free reserves, designating all funds for specific charitable objectives, resulting in designated reserves of £750,375. The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 December 2025, the Trustees consider it appropriate to hold no free reserves and have deemed all funds as designated funds” — page 5
Trustees
- AMANDA MIFSUDchair
- CAROLINE TAYLOR
- RAY MIFSUD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £301k | £158k |
| 31/12/2024 | £184k | £211k |
| 31/12/2023 | £137k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £250k | £292k |
| 31/12/2021 | £223k | £8k |
Common questions
Is ABBIE'S ARMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £143,224 for the year, with total income rising to £300,932 and expenditure at £157,708. The trustees consider it appropriate to hold no free reserves, designating all funds for specific charitable objectives, resulting in designated reserves of £750,375. The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ABBIE'S ARMY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ABBIE'S ARMY as a grant recipient include IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £14 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105N FOUNDATION | 1 | £106k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £26k |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | 1 | £21k |
| RICHER SOUNDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- FINNBAR'S FORCE
- OSCAR'S PAEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY
- THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION
- LEE ABBEY FELLOWSHIP
- BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
- MORGAN'S ARMY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBIE'S ARMY | £301k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FINNBAR'S FORCE | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OSCAR'S PAEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY | £382k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION | £487k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEE ABBEY FELLOWSHIP | £2.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |