the hugs foundation

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. The Hugs Foundation 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 Bodmin and operates in Cornwall.

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

The rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned, abused and unwanted equines. The provisions of mental well-being services for children, young people, the elderly and military veterans. We provide supportive interventions to those who are experiencing a range of difficulties using a diverse range of therapeutic activities in a natural environment or bring the natural environment to beneficiaries.

Fundraising

See where The Hugs Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Cornwall

Financial Information

Latest Income

£422,611

Latest Expenditure

£418,407

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 92.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £285,485

Charitable Activities £225,719

Other Trading £1,750

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £330,894

Raising Funds £28,039

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£422,611	£418,407				0 / 24
2024	£512,954	£358,933	£330,894	£239,083	£153,684	10 / 24
2023	£329,252	£334,705				0 / 16
2022	£273,117	£254,429				0 / 10
2021	£266,379	£254,704				0 / 5