Bobby's Big Heart
Analysis
Bobby's Big Heart is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Canvey Island. It was registered in March 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bobby's Big Heart reported income of £16k and spending of £23k, spending 146% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income fell from £29k to £16k (-46%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Bobby's Big Heart sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Abel Smith School Parents and Friends Association (£16k), The Friends of Langwathby School (£16k) and The Crick Old School (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a community charity who provide support across South Essex. We are a non-judgemental, non-discriminatory group who rely solely on donations, with support primarily in the form of food parcels. The group has a varied network of supporters, ranging in nature from private to corporate. A network of General Practitioners and Social workers also interact with the group,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Abel Smith School Parents and Friends Association | Hertford | £16k |
| The Friends of Langwathby School | Penrith | £16k |
| The Crick Old School | Northampton | £16k |
| Humshaugh Village Hall | Hexham | £16k |