# Belle'S Story

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1187407 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1187407)
- Website: https://www.bellesstory.co.uk
- Latest income: £19.5k; spending £19.6k
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/belles-story

We aim to raise awareness about the need for organ donation, especially in children, and grant dreams to children with life limiting illnesses, such as special equipment, treats, holidays and things that may enhance their shorter lives.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £19.5k | £19.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £18.9k | £16.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £50.8k | £41.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £20.7k | £13.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £63.2k | £27k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of children, young people and their families in need, by reason of sickness or ill health by providing grants to assist in the provision of facilities, equipment, support services and health awareness, in particular, but not exclusively, by: a) providing grants to children, young people and their families as the trustees think fit b) enhancing access to facilities, support services and equipment for those suffering with life changing illnesses by providing grants to health care providers including, but not limited to ‘ty hafan children’s hospice’ and such other organisations or providers as the trustees think fit c) raising awareness and advancing the education of the public by promoting the benefits of organ donation.

## What it funds

Belle'S Story is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Belle'S Story reported income of £19.5k and spending of £19.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £118k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Belle'S Story in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (bellesstory.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Belle'S Story open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Belle'S Story is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Belle'S Story fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Belle'S Story give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Belle'S Story makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Belle'S Story give each year?

The register does not break out Belle'S Story's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £19.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23.7k a year.

### How large is Belle'S Story?

In its latest reported year Belle'S Story reported income of £19.5k and spending of £19.6k.


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