Momentum Children's Charity
Analysis
Momentum Children's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in August 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Momentum Children's Charity reported income of £1.1m and spending of £1.2m, spending 107% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Momentum Children's Charity sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Headway Norfolk and Waveney Ltd (£1.1m), Dorset Mind (£1.1m) and Anugraham (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 65%, charitable activities 29%, trading 3.8% and investments 2.2%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £125k. Charitable activities took 73% of spending and raising funds 26%. Reserves of £593k would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 20 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 54%
- Legacies 11%
- Charitable activities 29%
- Trading 3.8%
- Investments 2.2%
In the charity's own words
On 30.06.2022 we converted from a Trust (Reg 1106677) to a CIO. Our activities have not changed. We support children with life challenging conditions, and their families, across London, Surrey and Sussex by providing tailored support, in hospital and at home. Copies of recent Trustee Reports and Financial Statements may be found at https://www.momentumcharity.org/about/our-impact/
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Headway Norfolk and Waveney Ltd | Norfolk | £1.1m |
| Dorset Mind | Hampshire | £1.1m |
| Anugraham | London | £1.1m |
| Wandsworth Oasis Trading Company Limited | London | £1.1m |