Ellen's Gift of Hope
Analysis
Ellen's Gift of Hope is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northumberland. It was registered in November 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Ellen's Gift of Hope reported income of £68k and spending of £23k, leaving 66% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £22k to £68k (+207%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 493%. Over the whole period it spent 28% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Ellen's Gift of Hope sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bagh Ak Welfare Foundation (£68k), Hartlepool Baby Bank (£68k) and Hafod Ceiri (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bagh Ak Welfare Foundation | London | £68k |
| Hartlepool Baby Bank | Hartlepool | £68k |
| Hafod Ceiri | Gwynedd | £68k |
| Brighton Faith Association | Hove | £68k |