Kissing It Better
Analysis
Kissing It Better is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Henley-in-Arden. It was registered in September 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07710097). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Kissing It Better reported income of £289k and spending of £225k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £188k to £289k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Kissing It Better sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Merched Y Wawr (£288k), New Horizons Mental Health (£289k) and Dome Education & Welfare Foundation (£288k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Merched Y Wawr | Aberystwyth | £288k |
| New Horizons Mental Health | Mid Glamorgan | £289k |
| Dome Education & Welfare Foundation | Bolton | £288k |
| The British Association of Critical Care Nurses | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £289k |