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Kissing IT Better

Using students and schoolchildren [as part of their career development and work experience] to work with hospitals and residential homes to introduce stimulation, conversation and companionship to patients/residents. Also provide a website which shares best practice and innovation in patient experience. Provide training to healthcare staff and volunteers

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Activities & Mission

Using students and schoolchildren [as part of their career development and work experience] to work with hospitals and residential homes to introduce stimulation, conversation and companionship to patients/residents. Also provide a website which shares best practice and innovation in patient experience. Provide training to healthcare staff and volunteers

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
£288,528
Latest Expenditure
£224,571

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.8%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£288,528
£224,5710 / 2500
2024
£203,479
£200,5480 / 9500
2023
£211,088
£179,4040 / 9000
2022
£188,177
£196,7620 / 3000
2021
£188,410
£201,7430 / 4000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kissing IT Better

What does Kissing IT Better do?

Using students and schoolchildren [as part of their career development and work experience] to work with hospitals and residential homes to introduce stimulation, conversation and companionship to patients/residents. Also provide a website which shares best practice and innovation in patient experience. Provide training to healthcare staff and volunteers

How much income did Kissing IT Better report in 2025?

Kissing IT Better reported total income of £289k and reported expenditure of £225k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kissing IT Better registered as a charity?

Kissing IT Better was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2012 as charity number 1148795. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Kissing IT Better?

Kissing IT Better is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kissing IT Better operate?

Kissing IT Better operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kissing IT Better a registered charity?

Yes — Kissing IT Better is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148795.

Details

Address
The Old Vicarage
Church Lane
Aston Cantlow
Henley-in-Arden
B95 6JB
Registration Date
3 September 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026394
Charity Number
1148795

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Trustees

Ankita Menon
Dr ANGELA ELEINE THOMAS
Helen Lancaster
RICHARD MARKHAM SAMUDA
Timothy John Newman

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