SIBLINGS UNITED
We aim to provide gifts or experiences to the siblings of children undergoing cancer treatment. Those siblings are often isolated and confused with such extreme circumstances and upsets to their normal family life. This can quite dramatically affect family and sibling bonds for some time. Our purpose is to give then a treat to make them feel still valued and important within the family.
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TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN UP TO AND INCLUDING 16 YEARS OF AGE, IN PARTICULAR WITHIN THE BRISTOL AREA WHO ARE SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER, FROM THE STRESS AND ISOLATION OF SEEING THEIR BROTHER OR SISTER IN TREATMENT BY PROVIDING GIFTS, PACKAGES, OR DAYS OUT IDEALLY ALSO WITH A PARENT, GRANDPARENT OR GUARDIAN OR IN A GROUP OF CHILDREN IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS, AND THE PROVISION OF AGE-APPROPRIATE GIFTS TO OLDER CHILDREN WITH CANCER STAYING IN HOSPITAL AROUND CHRISTMAS TIME DESIGNED TO RELIEVE THEIR NEEDS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £62,121 at the end of the period, having received £30,955 in income and made payments of £19,522. The trustees stated they are not aware of any material uncertainties regarding the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities - Donations 30,955” — page 8
Trustees
- PHILIP BOLTchair
- HELEN WESTLAKE
- JANE BOLT
- JULIE WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £31k | £20k |
| 30/06/2025 | £19k | £13k |
| 30/06/2024 | £26k | £9k |
| 30/06/2023 | £32k | £5k |
Common questions
Is SIBLINGS UNITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £62,121 at the end of the period, having received £30,955 in income and made payments of £19,522. The trustees stated they are not aware of any material uncertainties regarding the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | 1 | £375k |
| Flat Iron Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £93k |
| CANARY WHARF CONTRACTORS FUND | 1 | £86k |
| THE TOY TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
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- THE BROTHERS TRUST
- SPREAD A SMILE
- KIDS CANCER CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBLINGS UNITED | £31k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY UNIT TRUST | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIBLING SUPPORT | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIBLINGSTOGETHER | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | £597k | — | 0 | above | 2.0% | no doubt |
| SPREAD A SMILE | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |