Knitted Knockers UK
Analysis
Knitted Knockers UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sunderland. It was registered in March 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Knitted Knockers UK reported income of £32k and spending of £19k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £20k to £32k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Knitted Knockers UK sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% 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 Beeston Dementia Friends (£32k), Luton Church Burial Ground (£32k) and North Baddesley Village Hall (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To inform all post mastectomy and lumpectomy women within the UK that there are alternatives to the prostheses offered by hospitals To supply, free of charge, as many knitted or crochet breast prostheses as requested either by individuals (a single or a pair) or by groups such as clinics and other health centres.To fundraise to achieve the above aims.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Dementia Friends | Nottingham | £32k |
| Luton Church Burial Ground | Beds | £32k |
| North Baddesley Village Hall | Southampton | £32k |
| Debtors' Relief Funds Charity | Hook | £32k |