The Compassionate Friends
Also known as: The Compassionate Friends Limited
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.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £564,411 | £567,016 | £486,308 | £258,931 | £219,358 | 9 / 290 |
| 2025 | £543,076 | £504,801 | £432,502 | £261,536 | £224,471 | 9 / 290 |
| 2024 | £385,181 | £572,415 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2023 | £488,834 | £567,343 | 0 / 250 | |||
| 2022 | £459,980 | £378,221 | 0 / 250 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Compassionate Friends
What does The Compassionate Friends do?
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.
How much income did The Compassionate Friends report in 2026?
The Compassionate Friends reported total income of £564k and reported expenditure of £567k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Compassionate Friends registered as a charity?
The Compassionate Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 2000 as charity number 1082335. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Compassionate Friends?
The Compassionate Friends is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Compassionate Friends operate?
The Compassionate Friends operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Compassionate Friends a registered charity?
Yes — The Compassionate Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082335.
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- The Compassionate Friends Limited
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- 2 November 2026
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