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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,957 on total income of £288,528, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £98,199. Per the trustees' report, this level of reserves is above the stated policy target of retaining sufficient funds to support approximately six months of financial obligations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially misstated.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees regularly review the charity's financial position with a view to retaining sufficient reserves to support approximately six months of financial obligations in the absence of any further income generation.” — page 15
“During the year Jill Fraser, wife of R Samuda, a trustee, was paid a salary of £30,000 (2024 £12,500) and was paid travel expenses of £ 4,258 (2024 £ 2,442). At the year end the amount owed by the company was £ 22,258 (2024 £ 14,758). None of the Trustees were paid any remuneration by the company during the year (2024 ENil).” — page 30
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Ankita Menon
- Dr ANGELA ELEINE THOMAS
- Helen Lancaster
- RICHARD MARKHAM SAMUDA
- Timothy John Newman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £289k | £225k |
| 31/07/2024 | £203k | £201k |
| 31/07/2023 | £211k | £179k |
| 31/07/2022 | £188k | £197k |
| 31/07/2021 | £188k | £202k |
Common questions
Is KISSING IT BETTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,957 on total income of £288,528, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £98,199. Per the trustees' report, this level of reserves is above the stated policy target of retaining sufficient funds to support approximately six months of financial obligations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially misstated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KISSING IT BETTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KISSING IT BETTER as a grant recipient include THE PARGITER TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST, DUMBRECK CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARGITER TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | FY2021 | £20k | |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Innovation |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Education and Training |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Small Grants |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2025 | £1k | Medical |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2023 | £1k | Medical |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | Medical |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2024 | £1k | Medical |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2024 | £150k | Kissing It Better Teaching Programme Warwickshire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2021 | £10k | Kissing it Better Huddersfield |