Aching Arms
Aching Arms provides comfort teddy bears to parents whose baby has died during pregnancy, birth or infancy. They gift bears to parents via maternity health professionals and befriending groups in the UK. The bears are used to discuss support available to parents. The charity also leads awareness training for health professionals and hosts a telephone befriending service for bereaved parents.
Activities & Mission
Aching Arms provides comfort teddy bears to parents whose baby has died during pregnancy, birth or infancy. They gift bears to parents via maternity health professionals and befriending groups in the UK. The bears are used to discuss support available to parents. The charity also leads awareness training for health professionals and hosts a telephone befriending service for bereaved parents.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £561,511 | £571,262 | £543,652 | £158,794 | £38,059 | 12 / 142 |
| 2024 | £299,478 | £394,384 | 0 / 142 | |||
| 2023 | £293,585 | £278,395 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £270,364 | £213,317 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £178,933 | £126,450 | 0 / 150 |
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Frequently asked questions about Aching Arms
What does Aching Arms do?
Aching Arms provides comfort teddy bears to parents whose baby has died during pregnancy, birth or infancy. They gift bears to parents via maternity health professionals and befriending groups in the UK. The bears are used to discuss support available to parents. The charity also leads awareness training for health professionals and hosts a telephone befriending service for bereaved parents.
How much income did Aching Arms report in 2025?
Aching Arms reported total income of £562k and reported expenditure of £571k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Aching Arms registered as a charity?
Aching Arms was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2013 as charity number 1153296. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Aching Arms?
Aching Arms is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Donna Dunn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Aching Arms operate?
Aching Arms operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Aching Arms a registered charity?
Yes — Aching Arms is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153296.
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Warley
BRENTWOOD
Essex
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- 13 October 2026
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