The Squirrel's Nest
Analysis
The Squirrel's Nest is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridgend. It was registered in February 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Squirrel's Nest reported income of £31k and spending of £15k, leaving 53% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £4,619 to £31k (+575%), an average of +61% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2022, when income rose by 653%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Squirrel's Nest sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kent Kidney Patients Association (£31k), Hummingbird Cancer Support Group (£31k) and The Friendly Hand (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Craft and create objects made from wood,Sell items made,Socialise meet and support each other,Have guest visitors and hold awareness/information sessions,Promote wellbeing and health,Teach and learn new skills,Cook meals,The Squirrels Nest is open to all and the majority of members are from Bridgend and surrounding counties
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Kidney Patients Association | Kent | £31k |
| Hummingbird Cancer Support Group | Hertfordshire | £31k |
| The Friendly Hand | London | £31k |
| Al Nasr Relief Agency | London | £31k |