TEDDY'S WISH
Registered charity 1160286 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
1. To protect the health of parents affected by the loss to sudden infant death syndrome ("SIDS"), stillbirth or neonatal death of their child or children. 2. The provision of grants to charities in particular but not exclusively to those conducting research into the causes, incidence, and effects of SIDS, neonatal death or stillbirth.
Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £211,959 at the end of the period, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of covering funding for a period of at least 12 months. The charity reported a net surplus for the period, having raised £168,780 against total payments of £126,401.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Justgiving Donations (64% of income)
“Justgiving Donations 107,597” — page 26
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least 12 months (held: £212k)
“It is the policy of the trustees to ensure that reserves are held at a level which would cover funding for a period of at least 12 months. This is reviewed on an annual basis.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Jennifer Reid (Trustee and CEO) received salary costs of £10,816. Chris Reid (Trustee) is her husband.
“During the period one of the trustees donated £2,400 to the charity (Year ended 30 April: Enil). During the prior year, one of the trustees, Jennifer Reid resigned and took up employment with the charity as the CEO. Jennifer is also the wife of another trustee, Chris Reid. The salary costs in respect of this were £10,816 for the period (Year ended 30 April 2024: £5,172).” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Teddy's Wish (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The National Lottery Community Fund — “The National Lottery Community Fund Award” (source page)
- Tommy's — ““From everyone at Tommy's, thank you for your support as you mark 10 years since losing your baby boy Eddie and founding Teddy’s Wish. We're…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Christopher Reidchair
- Alice Phebe Shore
- Alice Pullen
- Dr Claire Louise Agathou
- Katie Lester
- Valerie Spencer
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is TEDDY'S WISH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £211,959 at the end of the period, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of covering funding for a period of at least 12 months. The charity reported a net surplus for the period, having raised £168,780 against total payments of £126,401. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TEDDY'S WISH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TEDDY'S WISH as a grant recipient include SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARMOURERS AND BRASIERS GAUNTLET TRUST.
Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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