Name

Camp Simcha

Legal name

Camp Simcha

Website

https://campsimcha.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Family Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Pediatric family support
• Childhood illness services
• Family liaison support
• Hospital transport charity
• Therapeutic family programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Camp Simcha raises approximately £3.4 million annually through individual donations, corporate donations, event fundraising, challenge events (marathons, treks, overseas challenges), legacy gifts, and its B'nei Mitzvah Programme. The charity also receives support through its Patrons programme and Share Your Simcha initiative for celebratory donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Camp Simcha provides free, bespoke practical, emotional, and therapeutic support services to Jewish families in the UK where a child is seriously ill. Core service delivery is coordinated through dedicated Family Liaison Officers and includes hospital transport, respite care, Big Brother & Sisters volunteer befriending, counselling, creative and animal-assisted therapies, residential retreats, outings, sibling and parent support groups, and the Care Necessities cancer care packages distributed at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Product overview

Camp Simcha is a UK-based Jewish charity providing bespoke, unconditional practical and emotional support to families where there is serious childhood illness. The organization operates a unified support model centered around a dedicated Family Liaison Officer who coordinates services including hospital transport (2,500+ journeys annually), respite care, Big Brother & Sisters volunteer programme, counselling, art/music/drama therapy, and animal-assisted therapy (Paws for Fun). The charity runs residential family retreats, summer experiences including trips to Camp Simcha USA, and community events. Distinct programmes include The Care Necessities (cancer care packages at Great Ormond Street Hospital), TouchPoints community ambassadors, B'nei Mitzvah Programme, and support groups for specific conditions (diabetes, Crohn's, epilepsy). Support extends to parents, siblings, and special care babies, with services funded through donations and fundraising activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Support Services Comprehensive practical and emotional support for Jewish families in the UK with a seriously ill child, centred on a dedicated Family Liaison Officer who coordinates tailored assistance and accompanies families to hospital appointments.
• Hospital Transport Free transport service providing 2,500+ hospital journeys annually for seriously ill children and their families, including travel to Great Ormond Street Hospital for treatment such as chemotherapy.
• Respite Care Respite care service that gives parents and caregivers of seriously ill children a break, including night-time care support through dedicated programmes.
• Big Brother & Sisters Programme Volunteer befriending programme that pairs seriously ill children and their siblings with trained volunteer "Big Brothers" and "Big Sisters" who provide weekly visits and fun support activities.
• Counselling Professional therapeutic counselling for seriously ill children and their family members to address the emotional impact of childhood illness.
• Art, Music & Drama Therapy Creative arts therapy sessions using art, music, and drama to help seriously ill children and siblings express emotions and cope with hospital experiences.
• Paws for Fun (Animal Assisted Therapy) Animal-assisted therapy programme using assessed therapy dogs to provide emotional support and interaction for seriously ill children and their siblings.
• Residential Retreats Residential family retreat programmes offering safe, positive environments where seriously ill children and their families can enjoy respite and create lasting memories together.
• Summer Experiences Summer activities and experiences for seriously ill children, including trips to Camp Simcha USA in the Catskills Mountains with on-site medical facilities.
• Outings & Parties Organised outings and themed parties for seriously ill children and their families, including Chanukah celebrations and other large-scale community events.
• Sibling Support Services Dedicated support for siblings of seriously ill children, including residential sibling retreats, peer groups, Big Brother/Sister volunteers, counselling, and therapeutic art.
• Parents Support Services Support groups and wellbeing activities for parents caring for seriously ill children, including peer groups, spa days, and dedicated retreats.
• Hospital Support Programme On-site hospital programme placing a Hospital Coordinator and Family Liaison Officers within hospitals (notably Great Ormond Street Hospital) to assist families during appointments and admissions.
• Shabbat Room at Great Ormond Street Hospital Dedicated Shabbat Room at Great Ormond Street Hospital where Jewish families can observe Shabbat while their child is receiving treatment.
• Communities of Support Online condition-specific support communities for families with children affected by Crohn's disease, colitis, diabetes, or epilepsy, providing peer connection and resource sharing.
• The Care Necessities Cancer care package project providing essential items (blankets, toiletries, slippers, pyjamas, toys, snacks) to families newly admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital for urgent cancer treatment. Each full package costs £120.
• Care Necessities Shop Items Individual items sold via the Camp Simcha online shop to contribute to the Care Necessities project: full suitcase (£180), pyjamas/slippers/blankets bundle (£100), toiletries set (£50), and suitcase & phone charger (£30).

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,700+ family members receive support each year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Treehouse at Number 9coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Simcha and The Treehouse at Number 9 have been working together since 2016. The Treehouse creates stories and characters (Genies) for children with medical conditions, developed by Sara Jackson and graphic designer Karen Shooter. Camp Simcha Family Liaison Officers take literacy sessions built around these characters into schools in Barnet to highlight the charity's work. With support from the Cecil Rosen Trust, the partnership has produced hardback books in the series, with the aim of reaching families in hospital waiting rooms with celebratory stories about difference.
• Chai Lifeline (Camp Simcha USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChai Lifeline runs Camp Simcha USA in the Catskills Mountains, a sister organisation to Camp Simcha UK. Camp Simcha UK takes children to attend Camp USA for two-week summer schemes. The onsite hospital facilities at Camp USA provide medical care while volunteers bring activities and entertainment. Daniel Gillis (Head of Services/Deputy CEO) has taken groups to Chai Lifeline's Camp USA.
• Virgin AtlanticminorOthersVirgin Atlantic has provided airline support for children requiring medical equipment (such as oxygen tanks and peg feeds) to travel to Camp Simcha USA. The airline assisted with seat selection, medical clearances, and logistical coordination for the trip.
• Clic SargentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Simcha supported a Clic Sargent report on the 'cancer commute' highlighting the financial burden of travel to hospital for childhood cancer treatment. Both charities work in the childhood cancer support space, with Camp Simcha providing free hospital transport for over 2,500 journeys annually.
• Hasmonean SchoolminorOthersHasmonean School hosted Camp Simcha's Chanukah party for over 280 seriously ill children and family members at their venue.
• Allianz ParkminorOthersAllianz Park in Mill Hill hosted Camp Simcha's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed party for over 350 family members.
• JW3 (Jewish Community Centre)minorOthersJW3 (Jewish Community Centre in London) served as the venue for Camp Simcha's Ladies Brunch event, which raised £60,000 and was attended by over 180 guests.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)coreOthersCamp Simcha has a dedicated presence at Great Ormond Street Hospital, including a Shabbat Room for Jewish families and a Hospital Programme coordinator. The charity supports families admitted to GOSH for cancer treatment and other serious conditions, providing transport, Family Liaison Officer support, and the Care Necessities project specifically serving GOSH families.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Jnetics: UK Jewish charity focused on genetic disorder awareness and carrier screening within the Jewish community. Comparable in operating within the UK Jewish community serving health-related needs, though focused on prevention/awareness rather than family support services.
• Helen & Douglas House: UK children's hospice charity providing palliative and end-of-life care to terminally ill children and their families. Comparable in mission focus on seriously ill children and families, though primarily residential hospice-based rather than community-anchored.

Direct peers

• Norwood: UK Jewish charity supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. Comparable in serving UK Jewish families with vulnerable children, with overlapping programs in family support and respite.
• Make-A-Wish UK: UK charity granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Comparable in mission focus (seriously ill children and families) and UK operating geography, though focused on wish-granting rather than comprehensive support services.
• Chai Lifeline: US-based Jewish charity (operating Camp Simcha USA in the Catskills) providing year-round support services to families with seriously ill children. Sister organization to Camp Simcha UK, with shared mission and overlapping programs including Camp Simcha USA residential summer experiences.
• Jewish Care: Major UK Jewish community charity providing social support services, though primarily focused on older adults. Comparable in serving the UK Jewish community with multi-service social support infrastructure and community fundraising model.
• Together for Short Lives: UK charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Comparable target population (seriously ill children) and family-centered support model, though more focused on palliative and end-of-life care pathways.
• Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent): UK charity supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. Camp Simcha partnered with them on the 'cancer commute' report and both provide free hospital transport and family support services for pediatric cancer patients.
• Rainbow Trust Children's Charity: UK charity providing practical and emotional support to families with seriously ill children, including hospital transport and family liaison. Direct overlap with Camp Simcha's core service model of family liaison officers and hospital transport.

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Cancer Support: Largest UK cancer support charity with substantially broader scope (all ages, all cancers) and budget. Comparable in providing practical and emotional support during serious illness, including financial and transport support, but operates at much larger scale across all demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampSimchaUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CampSimchaUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampSimchaUK
• LinkedInin.linkedin.com/company/camp-simcha-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/campsimchauk/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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