hugs childrens cancer charity

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Plymouth and operates in Cornwall, Devon, and Plymouth City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Cornwall Devon Plymouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£546,719

Latest Expenditure

£552,193

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 34.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 68.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £60,246

Charitable Activities £39,215

Other Trading £6,874

Investments £493

Other Income £439,891

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £191,553

Raising Funds £360,640

Governance £15,402

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£546,719	£552,193	£191,553	£341,110	£0	22 / 10
2023	£219,270	£248,294				0 / 25
2022	£219,270	£248,294				0 / 22
2021	£168,594	£143,044				0 / 20
2020	£146,509	£135,638				0 / 10