Nikki's Wishes grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178278
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Nikki's Wishes is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178278. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “The preservation and protection of the mental health of children who havesuffered from the bereavement of a parent or sibling by providing and assisting in the provision of days out and activities for recreation in the interests ofsocial welfare and such other support designed to protect mental health andwellbeing as…” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve the distress and to preserve and protect the mental health of children and their families affected by bereavement, primarily but not limited to the Borough of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, by: ? providing and assisting in the provision of counselling, therapy, and other mental-health support; ? providing or…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £181 and spending of £3,962.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£181
Latest spending
£3,962
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesDisabilityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £181 | £3,962 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £931 | £575 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £984 | £664 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,561 | £835 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,804 | £856 |
Charitable objects
To relieve the distress and to preserve and protect the mental health of children and their families affected by bereavement, primarily but not limited to the Borough of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, by: ? providing and assisting in the provision of counselling, therapy, and other mental-health support; ? providing or funding days out, activities, and experiences that promote emotional recovery, resilience, and social welfare; and ? providing financial or practical assistance that directly supports the mental health of bereaved children and their immediate families. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Where it operates
Hertfordshire
- Trustees
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What Nikki's Wishes funds
Nikki's Wishes is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £6,892 in total.
How to apply to Nikki's Wishes
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nikki's Wishes in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (nikkiswishes.org) 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 Nikki's Wishes
Is Nikki's Wishes open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Nikki's Wishes is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Nikki's Wishes fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.
Does Nikki's Wishes give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Nikki's Wishes makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Nikki's Wishes give each year?
The register does not break out Nikki's Wishes's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £3,962. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,378 a year.
How large is Nikki's Wishes?
In its latest reported year Nikki's Wishes reported income of £181 and spending of £3,962.
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