ELLEN'S GIFT OF HOPE
Ellen's Gift of Hope provides small grants to support families with children aged 0-18 years who have disabilities and/or life limiting conditions, and who live in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Grants are given for financial aid, therapies, respite and specialist equipment where there is an immediate need for relief of hardship, personal well-being or to address medical needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £94,596.80, which is significantly above the trustees' stated internal reserve target of £5,000. The filing notes that the charity incurred no rental or utility costs as it operates from the trustees' home, resulting in minimal running costs and a strong financial position to continue grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Delyth Samantha Raffellchair
- Abbey Hope Raffell
- Graham Raffell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £68k | £23k |
| 31/10/2024 | £11k | £9k |
| 31/10/2023 | £18k | £3k |
| 31/10/2022 | £11k | £2k |
| 31/10/2021 | £22k | £0 |
Common questions
Is ELLEN'S GIFT OF HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £94,596.80, which is significantly above the trustees' stated internal reserve target of £5,000. The filing notes that the charity incurred no rental or utility costs as it operates from the trustees' home, resulting in minimal running costs and a strong financial position to continue grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.