Crohn's in Childhood Research Association
Analysis
Crohn's in Childhood Research Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in August 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Crohn's in Childhood Research Association reported income of £338k and spending of £318k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £276k to £338k (+22%), an average of +5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 29%. 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, Crohn's in Childhood Research Association 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 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Safe in Our World (£338k), The Five Foundation Ltd (£339k) and Legadel (£338k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Crohn's in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) is dedicated to creating a wider awareness and understanding of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, particularly as it affects children and young adults, and offers support to all sufferers and their families. CICRA sponsors approved medical research aimed at finding more effective treatments and an eventual cure.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Safe in Our World | Hoddesdon | £338k |
| The Five Foundation Ltd | London | £339k |
| Legadel | London | £338k |
| Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association | Hampshire | £339k |