COMFORT CASES UK
Comfort cases are rucksacks filled with essential and comfort items for children and young people entering the care system. Often children move with the clothes on their back or are given a black bin bag for their cherished belongings. We are working to end this practice whilst providing the essentials for a children and young people transitioning into, out of or moving around the care system.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,666 for the year ended 30 November 2025, driven by expenditure exceeding income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £55,045, which the trustees note is slightly below their target policy of 3-6 months of operating expenditure but remains manageable. The charity is not audited but underwent an independent examination, with no material matters coming to the examiner's attention.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, unrestricted reserves totalled £55,045, representing approximately 2.9 months of expenditure based on current cost levels. While slightly below the target range, this level of reserves is considered manageable.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/09/2025)
Trustees
- Paul Foxchair
- Adam Jeremy Davison
- Dr Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo
- Gurvir Henderson
- Mandy Chester
- Rachel Claire Malik
- Richard Maurice Benson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £220k | £227k |
| 30/11/2024 | £198k | £202k |
| 30/11/2023 | £163k | £131k |
| 30/11/2022 | £79k | £52k |
Common questions
Is COMFORT CASES UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,666 for the year ended 30 November 2025, driven by expenditure exceeding income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £55,045, which the trustees note is slightly below their target policy of 3-6 months of operating expenditure but remains manageable. The charity is not audited but underwent an independent examination, with no material matters coming to the examiner's attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COMFORT CASES UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMFORT CASES UK as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE TOY TRUST, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2026 | £20k | Sustaining Comfort Case Delivery for Children in Care Through Core Staff Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2024 | £20k | Comfort Cases for Children in Care in West Midlands |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2023 | £9k | COMFORT CASES FOR CHILDREN IN CARE |