CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMFORT FUND
Provide relief to those persons suffering from Cystic Fibrosis and to assist the families of those persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THOSE PERSONS SUFFERING FROM CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND TO ASSIST THE FAMILY OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £49,113 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds carried forward increased to £169,699, supported by a significant one-off donation of £55,054 from an estate. The trustees report that resources are adequate with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/07/2020)
Trustees
- Jane Elizabeth SMITH
- KATHARINE LINDSAY
- KATHERYN WEDLOCK
- Katie Ann Harriman
- Laura Elizabeth Nichols
- Shane Brett Brennan
- Tomasz Modzelewski
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £70k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £5k | £12k |
| 31/03/2023 | £7k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £24k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £19k | £32k |
Common questions
Is CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMFORT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £49,113 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds carried forward increased to £169,699, supported by a significant one-off donation of £55,054 from an estate. The trustees report that resources are adequate with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| JOSEPH LEVY FOUNDATION | 1 | £379k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £185k |
| ROSETREES | 1 | £128k |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £50k |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE CAROLE AND GEOFFREY LAWSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- CYSTIC FIBROSIS CARE
- CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST
- SIDMOUTH VICTORIA HOSPITAL COMFORTS FUND
- HEARTLANDS CYSTIC FIBROSIS CENTRE
- CYSTINOSIS FOUNDATION OF THE UK
- MYOSITIS UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMFORT FUND | £70k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS CARE | £269k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST | £12.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SIDMOUTH VICTORIA HOSPITAL COMFORTS FUND | £895k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEARTLANDS CYSTIC FIBROSIS CENTRE | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CYSTINOSIS FOUNDATION OF THE UK | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |