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the compassionate friends

The charity supports other defined groups. The Compassionate Friends is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


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

Provide peer support to parents who are bereaved of a child or children of any age (from 1 month old to an adult child) from any cause. Support is also provided to adult siblings who are bereaved of a brother or sister and also to bereaved grandparents. Information is also given to professionals involved in bereavement care.

Fundraising

See where The Compassionate Friends is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£385,181
Latest Expenditure
£572,415

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 148.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 148.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£385,181£572,4150 / 300
2023£488,834£567,3430 / 250
2022£459,980£378,2210 / 250
2021£364,068£288,0100 / 250
2020£472,247£402,4290 / 210

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers