01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048189
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV30 5RH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We give gifts, treats and holidays, or as we call them “Sparkles' to Children with Cancer. This could mean they are in treatment, in remission or their family are bereaved. Applications come directly from families or via their Oncology Social Worker or Specialist Nurse. Applications are considered on an individual basis, dependent on need and recipients may be supported on more than one occasion, depending on circumstances. We liaise with the Nurses in Scotland during Christmas and Easter to deliver Sparkle Gift Bags to all the children who are in treatment, in Highland, Grampian and Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh. We spread awareness of Children’s Cancer and Sarcoma by having information on our Website, by signposting organisations for further information and support. We share information and tag relevant Children’s Cancer organisations on our Social Media platforms. We speak publicly about Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation and take part in specific awareness months.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation’s purposes are: a. Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation’s vision: the relief of those in need by reason of ill health, due to Cancer. b. Who will benefit: Children in the UK between the age of 0 to 18 who have Cancer c. Mission, spell out what you will do to turn vision into reality: We support the physical and mental health of Children with Cancer, by providing gifts, treats and family holidays at Abbie's Sparkle Lodge. We will raise awareness of Childhood Cancer and Sarcoma, to help with early diagnosis which could save a life. d. The outcomes are the various ways our support helps children and the difference we make in their lives, it .... • Is far-reaching and long lasting • Brings happiness to children which in-turn supports families • Enables families to spend time together to create cherished magical memories • Can keep families together during treatment • Supports children to continue with schoolwork • Supports recovery and helps with building strength post-treatment • Provides distraction and fun during isolation • Helps children keep in-touch with their peers • Can give a child some normality during challenging times • Brings Abbie’s Sparkle into people’s lives, inspiring and motivating them • Raises awareness and could help with an early diagnosis, potentially saving lives
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £119,573 | £129,545 | 0 | 27 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £140,976 | £157,014 | 0 | 6 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £167,394 | £120,449 | 0 | 11 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £108,820 | £88,941 | 0 | 6 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £100,496 | £58,664 | 0 | 29 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 5 , Westerfolds Cottages , Duffus
- Website supplied to OSCR
- abbiessparklefoundation.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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