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Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity

Also known as: Hugs from Henry

Hugs from Henry provide support to families with childhood cancer, neuroblastoma and childhood cancer in Plymouth and Cornwall. This is done through group events, hospital visits and new to 2019 our first respite home.We have regular contact with families through emotional advice, visits and events.

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Activities & Mission

Hugs from Henry provide support to families with childhood cancer, neuroblastoma and childhood cancer in Plymouth and Cornwall. This is done through group events, hospital visits and new to 2019 our first respite home.We have regular contact with families through emotional advice, visits and events.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£665,059
Latest Expenditure
£672,405

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 24.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 78.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £44,712
Charitable Activities £6,862
Other Trading £612,779
Investments £706
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £162,057
Raising Funds £510,348
Governance £17,090
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£665,059
£672,405£162,057£204,737£204,73731 / 30
2024
£546,719
£552,193£191,553£341,110£022 / 10
2023
£219,270
£248,2940 / 25
2022
£219,270
£248,2940 / 22
2021
£168,594
£143,0440 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity

What does Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity do?

Hugs from Henry provide support to families with childhood cancer, neuroblastoma and childhood cancer in Plymouth and Cornwall. This is done through group events, hospital visits and new to 2019 our first respite home.We have regular contact with families through emotional advice, visits and events.

How much income did Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity report in 2025?

Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity reported total income of £665k and reported expenditure of £672k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity?

Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity has a program ratio of 24.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity registered as a charity?

Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 2015 as charity number 1161382. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity?

Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity operate?

Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity operates across 3 areas: Cornwall, Devon and Plymouth City.

Is Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161382.

Details

Address
15 DEAN PARK ROAD
PLYMOUTH
PL9 7NY
Registration Date
22 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5060424
Charity Number
1161382

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Trustees

Ade Edwards
Daniel Wright
KELLY HEATLEY
Michael Hallam
Vicky Reeve
Zoe EDWARDS

Also Known As

  • Hugs from Henry
  • Hugs from Henry

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