Long Covid Kids and Friends
Analysis
Long Covid Kids and Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Long Covid Kids and Friends reported income of £75k and spending of £72k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income fell from £137k to £75k (-46%), an average of -26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Long Covid Kids and Friends sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation (£75k), Fortune Forum (Summit) Limited (£75k) and The Bridge- New Life Church (£75k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We raise awareness of the symptoms of Long Covid and related illnesses in children and young people to aid early diagnosis and ensure early intervention and support. We connect and support parents and caregivers of children and young people living with post-viral illness. We call for well-being to be placed into the heart of education so that all children can learn and thrive.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation | Northampton | £75k |
| Fortune Forum (Summit) Limited | London | £75k |
| The Bridge- New Life Church | Sheffield | £75k |
| Acacia Charitable Trust | London | £75k |