Pyjama Fairies
Analysis
Pyjama Fairies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in May 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Pyjama Fairies reported income of £29k and spending of £3,716, leaving 87% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £30k to £29k (-3.2%), an average of -0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Pyjama Fairies sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include S.a.f.e. Essex (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex) (£29k), Indian Association Cheltenham Gloucestershire (£29k) and Team Endeavour (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Create and distribute pyjamas and surgical gowns specially designed and approved by hospitals, sewn by volunteers, to hospitals and UK children. Help children and families feel more comfortable whilst the child is undergoing surgeries or treatments in hospital, other health facility or home. Initial gown and/or pair of pyjamas are provided free of charge to the family subject to a postage charge.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| S.a.f.e. Essex (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex) | Essex | £29k |
| Indian Association Cheltenham Gloucestershire | Gloucestershire | £29k |
| Team Endeavour | Gloucester | £29k |
| 50 Million Voices | Kingston Upon Thames | £29k |