THUMBS UP FOR CHARLIE

Registered charity 1198109 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To provide UK based respite breaks for families and carers whose child has been diagnosed with a childhood brain tumour; families whose child is terminally ill as a consequence of a childhood brain tumour; families who are bereaved as a consequence of a childhood brain tumour.2. To raise funds for future research aimed at pediatric brain tumours and more specifically ependymoma brain tumours.

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Latest income
£48k
Latest spending
£46k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £2,399 from its activities during the year. It holds unrestricted reserves of £72,819, comprising bank balances and cash in hand. The trustees confirm there is no uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to its strong cash position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations & Fundraising (99% of income)
Received income from donations and fundraising events totalled £48,043, including donations received through JustGiving, £26,631.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Potential conflict of interest disclosed regarding related party Blue Bear & Co.
The Trustees acknowledge the potential conflict of interest arising from the relationship between Blue Bear & Co. and Thumbs Up for Charlie.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Thumbsupforcharlie (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£48k£46k
31/03/2024£95k£73k
31/03/2023£97k£48k

Common questions

Is THUMBS UP FOR CHARLIE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £2,399 from its activities during the year. It holds unrestricted reserves of £72,819, comprising bank balances and cash in hand. The trustees confirm there is no uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to its strong cash position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.