Comfort U Bags

Provision of age appropriate backpacks, containing essential and comforting items to children entering the care system.Backpacks are provided through fund raising.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of age appropriate backpacks, containing essential and comforting items to children entering the care system.Backpacks are provided through fund raising.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Swindon Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,694

Latest Expenditure

£1,247

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 9.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 9.8%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£12,694	£1,247	0 / 10
2024	£10	£2,198	0 / 6
2023	£10,987	£2,045	0 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Comfort U Bags

What does Comfort U Bags do?

Provision of age appropriate backpacks, containing essential and comforting items to children entering the care system.Backpacks are provided through fund raising.

How much income did Comfort U Bags report in 2025?

Comfort U Bags reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Comfort U Bags registered as a charity?

Comfort U Bags was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2022 as charity number 1198226. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Comfort U Bags?

Comfort U Bags is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Spark. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Comfort U Bags operate?

Comfort U Bags operates across 2 areas: Swindon and Wiltshire.

Is Comfort U Bags a registered charity?

Yes — Comfort U Bags is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198226.