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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1201885
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77 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
Wish Upon A Fairy is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1201885. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit, the relief of need of those parents and families with sick and/or premature babies, within colchester and throughout the United Kingdom, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants, items, services and facilities to neonatal units of hospitals and their patients.” In the year to 1 Apr 2025 it reported income of £9,457 and spending of £4,015.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,457
Latest spending
£4,015
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesDisability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £9,457 | £4,015 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £4,709 | £4,000 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit, the relief of need of those parents and families with sick and/or premature babies, within colchester and throughout the United Kingdom, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants, items, services and facilities to neonatal units of hospitals and their patients.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What Wish Upon A Fairy funds
Wish Upon A Fairy 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 buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 2 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £8,015 in total.
How to apply to Wish Upon A Fairy
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wish Upon A Fairy in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wishuponafairycolchester.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 about Wish Upon A Fairy
Is Wish Upon A Fairy open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wish Upon A Fairy is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Wish Upon A Fairy fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Wish Upon A Fairy give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Wish Upon A Fairy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Wish Upon A Fairy give each year?
The register does not break out Wish Upon A Fairy'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 2025 was £4,015. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £4,008 a year.
How large is Wish Upon A Fairy?
In its latest reported year Wish Upon A Fairy reported income of £9,457 and spending of £4,015.
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