# Abbie's Sparkle Foundation (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048189
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 12, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048189


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 , Westerfolds Cottages , Duffus
- **Postcode:** IV30 5RH
- **Website:** abbiessparklefoundation.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** 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.

**Beneficiaries:** 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems','Other defined groups'

**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





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Moray
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £119573 | £129545 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £140976 | £157014 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £167394 | £120449 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £108820 | £88941 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £100496 | £58664 |  -  |  -  |  |