Cuddles
Analysis
Cuddles is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Prestatyn. It was registered in February 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Cuddles reported income of £37k and spending of £43k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £16k to £37k (+128%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Cuddles sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hereford Hospital Radio Service (£37k), Ring20 Research and Support UK CIO (£37k) and Milton Keynes Tabernacle (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fundraising in order to purchase equipment for the Special Care Baby Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan. We provide financial help for parents who have babies who spend a considerable amount of time in the Unit, that do not get financial assistance from the state. We provide things that the hospital funds do not cover. We receive donations from the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Hospital Radio Service | Hereford | £37k |
| Ring20 Research and Support UK CIO | Dorset | £37k |
| Milton Keynes Tabernacle | Milton Keynes | £37k |
| Corfe Castle Village Hall CIO | Dorset | £37k |