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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1139614
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76 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
the Christian Blandford fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1139614. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The aim of the Christian Blandford fund is to improve the comfort of children and their families, particularly those affected by cancer, during prolonged stays in NHS hospitals. We have worked mostly with St George's Hospital in Tooting but we have improved several other children's wards in the UK. We are now working…” Its charitable objects are: “For the relief of sickness and distress by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, services and other items and facilities at children's wards in hospitals, mainly but not exclusively by.the provision of medical equipment and facilities to improve the comfort and health of both children attending the…” In the year to 1 Apr 2026 it reported income of £24.5k and spending of £4,513.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£24.5k
Latest spending
£4,513
- What it funds
- Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | £24.5k | £4,513 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | £8,506 | £1,765 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £9,817 | £9,015 |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £9,583 | £1,261 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | £19.9k | £59.4k |
Charitable objects
For the relief of sickness and distress by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, services and other items and facilities at children's wards in hospitals, mainly but not exclusively by.the provision of medical equipment and facilities to improve the comfort and health of both children attending the hospital and their parents/carers andthe provision of grants to parents/carers in financial need who otherwise are unable to attend the hospital to the detriment of the child in their care.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 5
What the Christian Blandford fund funds
the Christian Blandford fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Apr 2026, it spent £76k in total.
How to apply to the Christian Blandford fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from the Christian Blandford fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (christianblandford.com) 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 about the Christian Blandford fund
Is the Christian Blandford fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from the Christian Blandford fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does the Christian Blandford fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does the Christian Blandford fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that the Christian Blandford fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does the Christian Blandford fund give each year?
The register does not break out the Christian Blandford fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2026 was £4,513. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.2k a year.
How large is the Christian Blandford fund?
In its latest reported year the Christian Blandford fund reported income of £24.5k and spending of £4,513.
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