HARRY'S PALS
Harrys Pals provides emotional support to parents of children who are severely ill or disabled. This is through the provision of counselling services, respite breaks and support through an online community of parents. Harrys Pals also campaigns for change to improve life for carers and people affected by disability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated income of £132,376 against expenditure of £96,381, resulting in a surplus and monetary funds carried forward of £50,053. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure, which they consider approximately £36,000, ensuring the charity can continue its activities. The trustees have no concerns about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Generated income of £132,376” — page 26
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six months’ expenditure. This equates to reserves of approximately £36,000.” — page 26
Funders the charity credits
- The People in Glazing Society (PiGs)
Trustees
- LYNN MARIE STUBBSchair
- Alan Christopher Roper
- Carly Sumner Sinfield
- Gareth Edwin Jones
- Julie Carol Doyle
- Lesley Elder
- Matthew Bishop
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £132k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £97k | £93k |
| 31/03/2023 | £113k | £79k |
Common questions
Is HARRY'S PALS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated income of £132,376 against expenditure of £96,381, resulting in a surplus and monetary funds carried forward of £50,053. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure, which they consider approximately £36,000, ensuring the charity can continue its activities. The trustees have no concerns about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HARRY'S PALS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HARRY'S PALS as a grant recipient include DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST, HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Joanies Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £6k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £8k | Emotional Support for Parents of Severely ill or Disabled Children |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2022 | £6k | Mental Health Support for Parent Carers |