CHIPS CHARITY
The relief of disability in children by the provision of specialist equipment including powered wheelchairs
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £307,132, driven by a significant donation from Genting. The charity reported a net income of £131,304 for the year, with total income of £460,971 against expenditure of £328,491. The trustees noted that the economic situation remains difficult, which may pressure future fundraising and discretionary spend.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees continue to be aware the economic situation remains difficult for the country and as such there will be pressure on discretionary spend for general leisure/gambling and also on charitable fund raising.” — page 3
Trustees
- LINDA GLORIA LINDSAYchair
- Christopher James Jones
- Paul Stewart Willcock
- Peter McNally
- Raymond Rubenstein
- Stuart Ian Hunter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £461k | £330k |
| 31/05/2024 | £182k | £294k |
| 31/05/2023 | £388k | £214k |
| 31/05/2022 | £142k | £176k |
| 31/05/2021 | £170k | £217k |
Common questions
Is CHIPS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £307,132, driven by a significant donation from Genting. The charity reported a net income of £131,304 for the year, with total income of £460,971 against expenditure of £328,491. The trustees noted that the economic situation remains difficult, which may pressure future fundraising and discretionary spend. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHIPS CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHIPS CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Unrestricted funds |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 2 | £106k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| SALOMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £670k |
| Matchroom Charitable Foundation | 1 | £60k |
| THE DU BROW CHARITY | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- CHIPS - Children's integrated playschemes
- PHYSIONET FOUNDATION CIO
- The London Taxi Drivers' Charity for Children
- HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE
- NEW FUTURES NEPAL LIMITED
- HELPING DISABILITIES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIPS CHARITY | £461k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CHIPS - Children's integrated playschemes | £387k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PHYSIONET FOUNDATION CIO | £163k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The London Taxi Drivers' Charity for Children | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW FUTURES NEPAL LIMITED | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |