Oscar's Wish Foundation
Analysis
Oscar's Wish Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Oscar's Wish Foundation reported income of £44k and spending of £69k, spending 157% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income fell from £48k to £44k (-9.0%), an average of -2.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Oscar's Wish Foundation sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 62nd Coventry Scout Group (£44k), Durston House Parents' Association (£44k) and Grove Scout Group (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Oscar's Wish Foundation offers comfort and support to Parents & Birthing people, family members and siblings who have experienced the devastating loss of a precious baby before (Miscarriage), during (Stillbirth) or shortly after (Neonatal) birth. We have a range of resources, information and support programmes available to families, schools and settings supporting bereaved children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 62nd Coventry Scout Group | Coventry | £44k |
| Durston House Parents' Association | Ealing | £44k |
| Grove Scout Group | Wantage | £44k |
| Tickhill & District Lions Club (CIO) | South Yorkshire | £44k |