THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2026
Company Registration Number 04029535
Charity Number 1082335
The
Compassionate
Friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their families

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Contents
Pages
Trustees, Annual Report
3-16
Reference & Administrative Information
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Independent Auditor's Report
18-20
Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance sheet
22
Statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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Introduction
The Compassionate Friends {"TCF"I was founded in 1969 as a national charitable organisation
offering peer support to bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents after the death of a
child of any age (from one month old to an adult child) and f rom any cause. The charity is registered
with the Charity Commission under registration number 1082335.
The Trustees ofThe Compassionate Friends present their annual report and financial statements
forthe year ending 31 March 2026.
This Report has been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document and
Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP FRS102 2019)Accounting8ndReportingbyCharities
published by the Charity Commission.
Further information on our legal status and governance arrangements is provided in the section
Objects, Structure. Governance and Management.
Mission Statement
We believe that every bereaved parent, adult sibling and grandparent in the UK should be able to
access high quality, appropriate and safe peer support afterthe death of a child or children.
TCF provides understanding, empathy and hope to bereaved parents, adult siblings and
grandparents who have experienced the death of a child or children- from infancy to adulthood -
and from anycause.
Public Benefit and Charitable Objectives
The trustees confirm they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Each year there are over 4.100 deaths of children aged 1-17 years in the UK. There are around
215,000 deaths of individuals aged 18-49 ye8rs". Many of these young adults leave behind a
partner and children as well as grieving parents who must face the profound pain of outliving their
child.
The death of a child-whether sudden or anticipated- has a devastating and long-lasting impact
on parents and families. Bereaved parents experience deep trauma, intense emotional pain, and
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unemployment. Child loss can be isolating, difficulttotalk about, and support is often inadequate
or hard to access. Even grief professionals sometimes admit they are not always equipped to
support families through this unique form of loss.
TCF exists to fill this gap. Our peer support services reduce isolation, promote emotional
wellbeing, and help bereaved parents and families find understanding, connection and hope. We
are the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to peer to peer support for bereaved parents and
theirfamilies.
"INational Child Mortality Database, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research
Agency).
How we work
Our trained volunteers
all of whom are themselves bereaved parents, adult siblings or
grandparents- provide empathy, understanding and hope to those who have suffered the death
of a child. Support is offered in groups, one-to-one, by telephone, email, online and in person.
Losses supported include those due to illness. accidents, sudden unexpected death. suicide,
substance use, mental health challenges and other causes.
Volunteers must be at least four years beyond their own bereavement. Training covers
safeguarding, boundaries, self-care, confidentiality and code of conduct guidance. All volunteers
and staff hold up to date DBS checks and sign a volunteer agreement.
Our helpline is often the first point of contact. Volunteers listen, offer emotional support and
explain the range of services available. We aim to provide timely, appropriate support that
empowers bereaved individuals to connect with us in ways that feel safe and manageable and
where feelings are normalised and perspectives explored. Through shared experiences, bereaved
individuals feel less alone and find comfort, reassurance and appropriate hope.
Main Activities
TCF delivers a wide range of peer support seNices, including:
A n8tion81 helpline staffed by trained bereaved parent volunteers.
Local support groups across the UK.
Online support groups, including topic-specific and sibling groups.
Retreats, support days, and remembrance events.
One-to-one in person support through volunteer grief companions and local one-to-one supporters.
Supportive walks.

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Printed and digital bereavement resources.
Volunteer recruitment, training and ongoing support.
Awareness-raising among professionals, bereaved families and the public.
Achievements and Performance
Demand for support remained high throughout the year, with many parents and their families seeking
understanding and connection with the TCF community.
1,196 bereaved parents contacted us for the first time.
731 individuals attended a retreat, support day, supportive walk or online group for the first time.
304 new bereaved siblings used our services.
KeyAchievements
Helpline
Three new helpline volunteers joined the team answering Calls from bereaved parents, family
members and protessionals supporting bereaved families
Preparations began for transitioningto a digitaltelephony platform as18ndlines are phased out
Over 900 calls were connected and 1,920 email requests for support were received and
responded to
Initial support calls were offered to individuals who contact us first by email
Onetoone sUPPOrt callswere offered for parents bereaved bysuicide, forthose whose losswas
of an only child. for those bereaved of a child with complex needs or disabilities. and
grandparents.
Feedbackfrom callers was consistently positive.
'TCFare the onlypeople I can call thatunderstand me and I don'tknow whatl wouldhave done without
you today".
'1 have c811ed the helpline sever81 times and received 8m8zingsupport'
Local Groups
64 group facilitators active across the UK. To ensure sustainability of support groups. we
concentrated on recruiting and training co-facilitators for local groups.
Groups meet monthlywith between 6 and 20 8ttendees.
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Some groups paused referrals temporarily due to high numbers of newly bereaved parents
joining.. others increased publicity to encourage attendance.
"Ih8da verypositive experience (stmy firstmeetingj. Eversince, I have felt- str8ngely8nd unexpectedly
something akin to relief. I suppose I have come across fellow travellers in a wild, unforgiving and
unchartered landscape that I neverplanned to visit?It has made a difference, so thankyou for having the
wisdom 8nd cour8ge to offer the meetings.
"l attend6d my first meet (local support group) last week and found it mor& helpful than any of the
counselling I have had.
Online Support
42 online support groups offered.
Mole than 450 attendees across the year.
Strong engagement in groups for newly bereaved parents, bereaved fathers, suicide, drug or
alcohol loss, long-term illness, loss of a child with complex needs or disabilities, loss of an only
child or all children, parents bereaved of a school age child and sibling loss.
New group offered for parents bereaved of pre-teen or teenage child to suicide well attended.
From a parent bereaved of a young child by suicide- "Extremelybeneficial to be with otherparents who
understand not only the loss of 8 child but the loss from suicide and when our children were so young"
From a parent bereaved of a child with complex needs or disabilities
there . .1 felt less lonely".
"I felt understood by everyone
From a bereaved adult sibling- "In a world where siblings are the forgotten mourners, it was so good to
be with people who 'get it"
Retreats, Support Days and Remembrance Events
Retreat weekend for parents in early bereavement (under 3 ye2rs since their lossl. One third
attending were bereaved fathers. over 50% of parents were bereaved by cancer or substance use.
Retreat weekend for bereaved parents. 56 parents attended, half had been bereaved less than 3
years. 990h found attending strongly beneficial.
Three regional support days for bereaved parents in Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh,
supporting 110 parents.
Support daylor bereaved fathers with 50 attendees.

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Retreat weekend for parents bereaved by suicide, drug or alcohol use supporting 56 parents -
621>6 of parents attendingwere bereaved by suicide and 38% by alcohol or drug use. 100% found their
participation strongly beneficial or beneficial.
25 bursarieswere awarded to ensure access.
Annualcandle Lightlng Remembrance reaching hundreds online.
"The vv88kend has been invalu8ble. It is the first time I have genuine hope".
"This retreat was exactly what I didn't know I needed until I took part. To be able to feel so safe and held up
byotherparents who 8re w8lkingthe samepath mesns so much to me. I came to the retreatlookingfor two
things - validation ofmy feelings andglimmers ofhope for the future in a world without C. l absolutely canpe
away with those aims met-.
One-to-one Support- Grief Companion Scheme
Provided phone support for up to 12 months to newly bereaved parents
in the first 2 years of
bere2vement-who are not able to access local support. 60 referrals were made to the Scheme during
the year, with 53 matches made and 7 parents consideredloffered support but didn't follow through.
Matching completed within two weeks.
Support tailored to individual needs.
Complexity of circumstances is increasing. alongside an increase in referrals from professional
services.
Support is extended where needed.
Parents supported with a diverse range of clrcumstances and needs e.g. transgender, mobility
issues, mental health concerns, neurodiversity, cultural differences.
Excellent feedback received from parents and volunteers on a regular basis.
"Ifeltthatl'mnotalone... itkeptmegoingandhelpedme. Iwouldrecommendthe Griefcompanion Scheme
to othernewlyberesvedp8rents.
-volunteering 8$ 8 Grief Comp8nion has given me 8 lot of satisf8Ction to think I've made even a tiny
difference to a bereaved parent especially in the hellish earlyyears when you Can't see any light. I think it's
given me some insight into my own loss as well. It's a wonderful scheme and it's been beneficial forboth me
and mycompanion.
Supportive Walks
86walks were held across the UK.

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Attendance ranged from 6 to 35 bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents.
Five sharing sessions for volunteer walk facilitators to offer Support around challenges and
issues arising from leading walks lor bereaved individuals.
"Ican'tendorse the walkingenough... Everyone is so nice and friendlyandit's e8syforyou to talk. Theytotally
get it. It's the best therapy ever".
Publications
2 new leaflots published for siblings: Mysiblinghas died. How do I cope with mygri8fand Ber8aved
siblings.. Living vvith grief.
Updated resources including, A father's grief, When our child has died by suicide, When our child
has died bysubstance use. Coping with legal processes, Grieving the death ofa child in blended and
step-families, and others.
From a bereaved father-
'The leaflet is very well written and I can really id8ntify with th8 quotations
from the bere8vedparent,' theyresonate with me strongly"
Newgrandparent leaflet-mygrandchildhas died- and newvisual leafletfor parents-Mychildh8s
died. Howdo Italkaboutmygrief?
Over 850tailored bereavement support packs distributed.
Compassion magazine published 3times ayear.
Ongoing work to ensure accessibility and inclusion.
"I recently received the bereavement support pack and have found it so very helpful and inforn7ative. It
describes so accurately the experiences and overwhelminggrief8fter losinga child"
Volunteer Support and Development
Four refresher training sessions were run for a total of 60 volunteers facilitating local in-person
8nd/or online support groups.
20 newvolunteerswere oboarded.
First ever volunteer retreats held in Leeds and Bath with 80 participants from around the UK.
Sessions designed to support resilience, well-being and foster best practice in peer support.
Updated safeguarding policy and guidance on suicidal ideation.
Monthly volunteer sharing se$$ion$.

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"The wonderful support and encouragement I have received from TCFenables me to be there for others".
We are hugely gratefulto all our volunteers who offer understanding and hope to others. They are the beating
heart of our organisation without whom we could not provide the support that we do.
Communications
We are proud of our short film Take That Step and the individuals who took part. The film told
the stories of 7 bereaved parents and 1 bereaved sibling. The aim was to show the devastating
impact of the death of a child or sibling and how peer support can offer understanding and help.
Winner of the Smiley Film Awards People's Choice in the Longform Under £500,000 category.
First webinar for professionals supporting bereaved families in a professional capacity. with
over 200 attendees. Strong feedback from healthcare and other support professionals.
"loften see patients whose health has broken down underthe strain ofthe loss of a child. Everyparentlhave
given details of The Compassionate Friends has told me that it was just what th&y needed.
'Sadly, whatyou are able to offeris so valuable to manyfamilies, and reallygood to know,
Impact
Parents consistently report:
Reduced isolation
Improved day-to-day coping
Comfortfrom connectingwith others who understand
Increased sense of hope
"TCFhas been a lifeline. Speaking to someone who has walked this path made me feel less alone.
"Helpful to be able to hear other people's experience ofgrieving a child which resonated with my own
experience. Re8lis8tion th8t 81118m feeling about my loss and mygrieving experience is normal"
"A fantastic seryice. Re8ching so m8ny of us, through volunteers who themselves have experienced
loss.
"The supportgiv8n is immeasurable"
External Factors Affecting Achievement
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Economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures driving cost of living increases have affected our ability
to raise funds to support our work. Individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations have less and so in
many cases are giving less.
Increased competition for grants
Grant applications made to trusts and foundations have increased substantially creating a competitive
environment for accessing fljnds.
Rising demand for support as statutory services decline
As state funded local bereavement and mental health support has reduced, and our outreach has
increased, TCF has experienced greater numbers of bereaved parents and adult siblings looking to our
charity for support and a growth in referrals from professional services.
Increased complexity of bereavement circumstances
The increasing complexity of stories of loss and life circumstances impacts our ability to offer peer
support. We continue to offer appropriate layers of peer support to bereaved individuals where we feel this
would be beneficial, but always with the awareness that professional support may be more appropriate in
some cases where 8n individual is too vulnerable for our support or where other life issues 8re dominating.
The increase in numbers of bereaved individuals seeking support means that pressure continues on our
small staff team.
Ongoing challenges in volunteer recruitment and retention
Volunteers are required to be at a level of resilience where they feel able to take on and sustain the
challenging, but rewarding, aspects of offering peer support. Many volunteers are increasingly impacted
by events in their own lives, including ill-health of themselves or other family members, other caring
responsibilities. andlor financial pressures meaning they could devote less time to volunteering. We
continued to focus on volunteer resilience, boundaries and best practice.
Objects, Structure, Governance and Management
TCF is 8 national. non-political, non-religious org8nisation established in 1969 and registered with the
Charity Commission. Our charitable objects, as set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association,
are..
1. To advance and assist in the mental and physical welfare of parents and close relatives following
the death of a child.
2. To promote and support research into parental and sibling grief to improve the quality of support
and care provided by professionats and others.
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Governing Document
TCF is a company limited by guarantee and a registered ¢harity- The Board of Trustees provides strategic
leadership, ensures compliance with charity law and safeguards the charity's mission. The charity is based
in Kilburn. London, with 8 nationwide volunteer network.
Trustee Appointment and Induction
The Board comprises up to 12 elected Trustees, allof whom must be beneficiaries ofthe charity. All elected
trustees bring lived experience of child or sibling bereavement, which informs the charity's work. Trustees
setve three-year terms (extendable to three years and three months) and may be re-elected up to a
maximum serving term of nine years. Elections are held annually. Co-opted Trustees and specialist
advisors may be appointed where additional skills are required. New Trustees receive 8 full induction
covering governance, safeguarding and financial procedures.
Organisational Structure
The Board meets quarterly and holds 8n AGM annually. Four working groups support the Board.. Strategy.
Fundraising,. Safeguarding- and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The CEO manages day-to-day operations
and leads the staff team, working with more than 295 volunteers nationwide.
During the year, the Trustees modernised the charity's membership structure to improve governance and
administrative efficiency. Official volunteers are now the Charity's voting members, while all others
receiving support remain beneficiaries.
Risk Management
The Trustees maintain a comprehensive risk register, reviewed at every Board meeting. The key strategic
and operational risks identified during the year included..
Funding volatility, particularly the charity's reliance on voluntary income
Safeguarding risks, including the vulnerability of beneficiaries
Increasing demand for services, placing pressure on staff capacity and wellbeing
Volunteer wellbeing and resilience, given the emotionally demanding nature of peer support
Data protection and confidentiality. Particularly in digital communications
Mitigating actions included strengthened safeguarding policies and procedures, enhanced safeguarding
training, investment in fundraising capacity, improved financial forecasting, and continued investment in
staff and volunteer support. Robust IT systems and data-handling processes remain in place to ensure
compliance with data protection legislation.
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Financial Review
The Trustees are responsible forthe finances of the Charity. They monitor the finances of TCF by receiving
a fin8ncial report at each Trustee meeting and by adopting a budget for each financial year.
The Trustees monitor three main aspects of the charity's finances
The income from various sources
The expenses
The reserves
TCF receives donations and other income from a variety of sources, including..
General donations from individuals, companies and community organis8tions.
TCF makes applications to Trusts and Foundations and takes part in Fundraising Events.
Our support days and weekend retreats are funded by benef iciaries who pay for accommodation, donors
who offer bursaries and other TCF funding which may be restricted or unrestricted funds.
Income is recorded as either unrestricted or restricted funding.
Expenditure
Expenses are ¢ategorised under the following headings..
Costs of generating funds
Charitable activities, support costs
Core activities
Governance costs
tin
includes fundraising staff salaries and trading expenses
includes staff salaries, rent for office space, and
general off ice running costs
otoaotifft are those attributed to the peer support offered to beneficiaries, including
support dayslweekends, Grief Companion Scheme, Helpline, Library and volunteer
training and support
cover audit fees, bookkeeping, insurance and other professional
support
All expenditures are coded and allocated either to unrestricted or restricted funding. Restricted funding is
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donated for specific work and is spent a¢¢ording to the agreed budget between the donor and TCF.
Trustees are pleasedto reportthatfortheyearunderreview
of£564,411 wasjust
£17,089 less than the budgeted figure of £581,500. Income matched expenditure of £567,016 resulting in
a small deficit for the year of £2.605.
Details of income and expenditure are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 21,
together with Notes to the Accounts.
TAL IN
ME AND EXPENDIT
REF
RTHEYEAR:
Income received
2025-26 £564,411
12024-25 .' £543,076)
Expenditure
2025-26 £567,016
12024-25 £504,801)
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS IGeneral ReseNes l £ 219,358
RESTRICTED FUNDS
£ 39,573
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31.03.26
£ 258,931
In a continuing effort to maintain the level of income needed to support TCF'S broad range of peer support
activities, the fundraising team will undergo changes in April 2026. A new He8d of Fundr8ising will take up
a full-time post and TCF'S long-serving current He2d of Fundraising will work iowards retirement and
reduce his working days from 3 days to 2 days per week, also in April 2026.
RESERVES
Unrestricted Igenerall reserves at 31.03.26 were £ 219,358
12024-25 £224,471).
Trustees review the Reserves Policy each year.
The policy is based on the Charity Commissions, guidelines which require Trustees to determine the level
of funding required to continue its operations. Our current policy is that TCF should have four months of
general reserves in hand to support the ongoing expenditure of the charity. The carry fonNard funds
balance of unrestricted general reserve funding of £219,358 is suff icient to meet these criteria.. should the
unrestricted funds increase substantially then Trustees would review the curient budget and increase
support work accordingly.
REGULAR REVIEWAND MONITORING OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
An important aspect of Trustees, responsibilities is that of ensuring funds are available and we rely on
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accurate and timely monthly management accounts to keep abreast of any fall in income or unexpected
costs. In general, the cost of living continues to rise and shows no sign of falling in the near future, in
particular due to the global economic uncertainties in the early months of 2026. This affects the level of
incoming donations and the ability of Trusts and Foundations to continue financial support due to the
demand from Ch8rities for funding. One of the aims of TCF'S new Head of Fundraising will be to broaden
the scope of incoming resources by attracting different categories of potential donors and not relying so
much on Trusts and Foundations.
Our bookkeeping routines continue to improve and together with regular review of f inances they allow us
to make timely decisions to ensure the stability of the peer support which TCF offers.
We gre verygratefulto allour supporters who make TCF'S work possible.
Plans for Future
The need for support for bereaved parents and their families continues to grow, and the Complexity of
circumstances faced by many newly bereaved individuals is increasing. TCF remains committed to
offering timely, 8ppropri8te and high quality peer support across 811 layers of our support. As noted in the
document, "the demand is overwhelming and increasing in complexity" and our plans for 2026-27 reflect
this reality.
Key objectives for 2026-2027
Maintainingthe quality of our peer support
We will continue to embed best practice 8cross all services, ensuring TCF remains a lesrning organisation.
Beneficiary feedback- both quantitative and qualitative - will continue to inform service development.
We will act on feedback to refine and strengthen our support off er.
Reducing staff and volunteer overload
We will review staff guidance, working practices and service delivery patterns to reduce pressure on the
team. As and when finances permit, trustees intend to recruit additional staff to help manage demand and
to support volunteer recruitment, training and supervision. As noted in the report, many volunteers are
stepping down due to life circumstances or ageing, increasing the need for new volunteers across the
charity.
Dlverslfylngfundralslng, Improve and strengthen data and growlncome to support our work
We will develop a three year fundraising strategy and expand the fundraising team. Priorities include
growing sustainable income through regular giving, individual fundraising. legacy promotion and
expanding our income streams over 1-3 years. We will improve and strengthen data working internally and
with our CRM supplier to improve the standard and accuracy of our data. This, we hope, will support our
fundraising growth. Increased income will support the development of our staff te8m and sustain our
layers of support, including groups, walks, retreats, one to one support and the helpline.
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Website enhancement
The Trustees have identified website redevelopment as a strategic priority. The website is the charity's
"f ront door" supporting newly bereaved parents and siblings, volunteers, professionals and supporters.
Improvements will focus on accessibility, clarity and ease of navigation.
Strengthening communications
Digital communications are increasingly central to outreach and beneficiary support. A new
communications working group will support staff with PR, soci81 media and the development of a
communications strategy.
Developlng the 2027-2030 strategic pian
A new strategic plan will be developed to guide the charity through to 2030, including preparations for
TCF'S 60th anniversary in 2029. Data collection will begin in 2026, including a beneficiary survey, and a
tactical plan will be developed to ensure resources are targeted effectively.
Commitmentto equity. diversity and inclusion IEDII
We will continue to implement our EDI action plan to ensure TCF is as inclusive and accessible as possible
(regularly considering reasonable and appropriate adjustmentsl for all beneficiaries, volunteers and staff.
Governance and safeguarding
The Trustees remain committed to strong governance, regular policy review and robust financial oversight.
Safegu8rding policies and procedures will continue to be reviewed regularly to ensure best practice.
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Trustees, ResponsibiLities
The trustees (who are also directors of The Compassionate Friends for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report lincorporating the strategic report and directors, report) and the
fin8ncial st8tements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting standards. including
Financial Reporting Standard 102.. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland Iunited Kingdom Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income and expenditure, of the
charit8ble company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
chaiitsble company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on
1610712026
and signed on their behalf by..
Jacqueline Hewitt
ChairofTrustees
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The Trustee Board
The following individuals served as Trustees during the year:
Trustees
Jacqueline Hewitt
Karen Chandler
Adelle Brenner
Antonio (Tony} Bruno
Alison Cramp
David Scammell
George Burn
Gill Hardy
Lindsay Garfitt-Brown
Melian Mansfield
Sefton Kwasnik
Sheila Phillips
Warren Weiss
Chair
(appointed 26 January 2026)
Vice Chair
(appointed 26 January 2026)
Company Secretary (appointed 26 January 2026)
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Truslee
Trustee
Trustee
Truslee
Trustee
Trustee
Trusteelcompany Secretary {resigned 22 November 2025)
(resigned 1 September 2025)
(appointed 22 November 2025)
(Co-chair until 26 January 2026)
(appointed 22 November 2025)
(Co-chair until 26 January 2026)
Chief Executive
Carolyn Brice
Registered Office
Kilburn Grange Priory
Park Road London
NW6 7UJ
Auditor
Wenn Townsend
30 St. Giles
Oxford
OX1 3LE
Bankers
CAF Bank Limited 25
Kings Hill Avenue West
Malling, Kent.
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Compassionate Friends (the 'charitable company'l for the year
ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the statement of financial aclivilies, the balance sheet, the stalemenl of
cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Ac￿pIe￿ Accounting Praclicel.
In our opinion the financial stalemenls..
give a true and fair view of the slate of the charitable company's affairs as al 31 March 2026, and of its
incoming resources and applicalion of resour￿$, including ils income and expenditure, for the year then
ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally A￿pted Accounting Practice.,
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUK) IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor responsibilities for the audit
of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the
FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concem
In auditing the financial stalemenls, we have concluded that the trustees, use of Ihe going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriale.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going Concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are
authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going COn￿M are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the trustees, annual report2
other than the financial
statements and our audrtor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion
on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except lo the exlenl otherwise explicitly
slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is lo read
the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the
financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears lo be materially
misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required lo
determine whether this gives rise to a material misslatemenl in the financial statements themselves. If, based
on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other infomialion, we
are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the infomialion given in the trustees. report, which includes the strategic report and the directors, report
prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financial slalemenls are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements,. and
the directors, report included within the trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable
legal requirements.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exceptlon
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstslemenls in the Islralegic report or thel3 directors, report
included within the trustees, report.
We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006
requires us to report lo you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us,. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disdosures of Ituslees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the trustees were not entitled lo prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies,
regime and take advantsge of the small companies, exemption in preparing the directors, report and from
the requirement lo prepare a strategic report.
Other matter
The comparative figures presented were unaudited.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Iruslees, responsibilities statement sel out on page 16, the Iruslees (who are also
the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company18wI are responsible for the preparation of
the financial statements and for being satisfi'ed that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control
as the Iruslees determine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from
material misstalemenl, whether due lo fraud or error.
In preparing the financial stalemenls, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability
lo continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, mallers related lo going concem and using the going
concem basis of accounting unless the Iruslees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or lo cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative bul to do so.
Auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slalemenls as a whole are free
from material misstalemenl, whether due to fraud or error, and lo issue an auditor's report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misslatemenl when il exists. Misstalemenls can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected lo infiuence the economic decisions of users tsken on the basis of these financial slatemenls.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-complian￿ with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibilities, ouuined above, to detect material misstslements in respect of irregularities,
including fraud. The exlenl lo which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is
detailed below..
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements lo material misslalement, including
obtaining an understanding of how fr8ud might occur, by..
making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susc8plibility lo fraud, their
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud., and
considering the internal controls in place to miligale risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and
regulations.
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we..
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships and transactions.,
tested journal entries lo identify unusual transactions.,
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were
indicative of potential bias., and
investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not delect all irregularities, including
those leading lo a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This
risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely lo become aware of instanTrs of non-compliance.
The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due lo fraud rather than error, as fraud involves
intentional concealment, forgery, collLJsion, omission or misrepresentation.
A fLJrther description of our responsibilities is available on the FRC'S website al.. htl s.'Ilwww.frc.or
res
onsibilities
-uklauditors-
This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely lo the charitable company s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of
Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate to the charitable
company's members those mallers we are required lo stale to them in an auditor's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the charitable company and the ch8ritable company s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or
for the opinions we have formed.
Andrew Rodzynski FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf ofwenn Townsend
ststutory Auditor
30 St. Giles
Oxford
OX1 3LE
1610712026
Dale..........................................................

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES {INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activrties
Other trading 8Ctiwti8s
Investm&nts
232,541
82,528
105,657
120,143
18,954
352,684
101,482
105,657
312,234
114,922
110,043
4,588
4,588
5.877
Total Income
425,314
139,097
564,411
543,076
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
80.708
80.708
72.299
349,719
136,589
486,308
432,502
Total expenditure
430,427
136,589
567,016
504,801
Net Incomèl{expendltur8)
10
15,1131
2,508
12,6051
38,275
Total funds al start of year
16
224,471
37,065
261,536
223.261
Total funds carried forward
16
219,358
39,573
258,931
261,536
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than Ihe results for the period as set out above.
All of the activities of the eharity a￿ dasged as continuing.
The comparative Statement of Financial Activities is shown in note 12.
The notes on pages 24 to 36 fomi part ofthese financial statements
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
2026
2025
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
13
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
21,540
277,419
298,959
140,0281
18,543
271,110
289,653
128,1171
Crodltors Amounts falllng duo wlthln on? year
15
Net Current assets
258,931
261,536
Net assets
258,931
261,5
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted fvnds
16
16
39,573
219,358
37,065
224,471
Total funds
258,931
261,536
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to
the small companies, regime.
These financial ststements were approved by the board on
by..
1610712026
2026 and signed on their behalf
Jaqueline Hewitt
Chair of Trustees
The notes on pages 24 to 34 form part of these financial statements

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2026
2025
Notg
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from
operating activities
Net incomellexpenditure} for the year
Interest re￿Ivable
Iln¢reasellde¢rease in debtors
Increasellde¢reasel in Creditors
Cash (absorbed)Igenerated by operations
(2,605)
{4,588)
{2,997)
11,911
1,721
38,275
15,8771
13,7571
124,8451
3,796
Net cash from Investlng actlvltles
Interest received
4,588
5,877
Net cash generated by investing activities
Net increaselldecreasel in cash and cash equivalents
6,309
9,673
Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the year
271.110
261,437
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
277,419
271,110
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
l A¢countlng poll¢l•$
al Basis of preparation
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth the historical cost Convention lexcepl where
otherwise stated in the accounting policy note) and in a¢¢ordan¢e with the Ststement of Re¢ommended Pra¢tice'.
A¢wunting and Reporting by Charities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Stsndard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019, and the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the Uniled Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021, and the Companies Act 2006.
The charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
The accounts have been prepared under the going concern concept, as the trustees believe this to be the most
appropriate as is il considered that there are no material uncertainties, although the cost of living crisis during the past
12 months has been taken into acwunl. Currently, income is sufficient but should there be a significant reduction,
Trustees will review outgoings and plan accordingly.
The ¢harity operates from a number of branches in different parts of the County. The transactions and balances from
those branches have been included in these accounts.
bl Income
Income from donations and legacies is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance
conditions attached to the itemlsl of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the
Grants. including grants for fixed assets, are recognised within the 8ccounls as they become receivable. Grants
received in the accounting period in respect of future accounting periods are deferred until those periods.
cl Ex￿ndItUre
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is
probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT
is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Direct costs, including directly attributsble salaries, are allocated on an actual basis to the aclivilies. Support costs are
allocated over the activities based on the estimated percentages of cost used.
Governan￿ costs include the costs of meeting constitutional and statutory requirements and include costs associated
with the strategic manag&m&nt of the charity's activities. Thtry hav9 been included in support costs.
dl Fixed assets
Expenditure on assets with an estimated economic life of more than twelve months and 8 Cost of more than £2,QOO
are capitalised.
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the
useful economic life of that asset as follows..
Fixtures, fittings and equipment=
25°h Straight line
e) Trade
Trade and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount due after any trade di5cDunl offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts due
l) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-tem highly liquid investments with a short malurily ofthree months
or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1 Accounting policits (eontinu8dJ
gl C￿dItorS
Creditors are re¢ognised where the ¢harily has a present obligation resulting from a past event th81 will probably
result in the transfer of funds to 8 third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably. Creditors are nomially re¢ognised attheir settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts
received.
h) Operating leases
Rentals applicable to operating lease agreements where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership
remain with the lessor are charged against profits on a slraighl-line basis over the period of the lease.
l) Unrèstrlcted funds
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objects at the discretion of the trustees.
11 Rèstrlctsd funds
Reslricled funds can only be used for particular reslricled purposes within the objects of the charity. Reslriclions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Expenditure which
meets these criteria is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial statements.
25

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2 Incomè from: Donatlons and lègacles
Unrestrlcted Rastrlctgd Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2026
Donations
Grants receivable
Legacies
141.447
57,621
33,473
232,541
6,698
112,945
500
120,143
148,145
170,566
33,973
352,684
Prior year comparative
Unrestricted Reslricled Totsl Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
Donations
Grants [￿1Vable
L￿8ClaS
103,789
54,011
51,873
209,673
9,211
93,350
113,000
147,361
51,873
312,234
102,561
3 Incomè from: Charitable activities
Unre$trl¢t¢d Restrlcted Totsl Funds
Funds
Funds
2026
Cor8 &CtivitI8S
Membership 5ubs¢riPtions
Other activits'es
Events
48.617
48,617
5,1 $0
5.150
33,911
13.804
47,715
101,482
82.528
18.954
Prloryoar eomparatlvè
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
Cor8 &Ctiwli8S
Membership SLJbseriptions
other artivities
Events
53,296
53,296
5,914
5,914
17,499
38,213
55,712
70,795
44,127
114,922
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
4 In¢om¢ from.. Oth¢rtrading a¢tivitio5
Unrastrlcted R$strlct•d Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2026
Fundraising activities
Trading income
101,910
3.747
101.910
3.747
105.657
105,657
Prlor year comparatlv
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2025
Fundraising activities
Trading income
105,447
4,308
105,447
4,596
288
109,755
288
110,043
S Investment income
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Fund5
2026
Bank interest receivable
4.S88
4.588
Prior year comparative
Unrestricted
Funds
Reslricled Total Funds
Funds
2025
Bank interest re¢eivable
5,851
26
5,877
27

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
6 Expenditure on.. Raising funds
Activities
undertakèn
dire¢tly
Support
Costs
(Nots 81
Total
2026
Sale of goods
Fundraising costs
466
466
65.516
14,726
80,242
65.982
14,726
80.708
Prior year ¢omparative
Activities
undertaken
direcuy
Support
Costs
INote 81
Total
2025
Sale of goods
Fundraising costs
933
933
56,845
14,521
71,366
57,778
14,521
72,299
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
7 Expandltura on: Charltablè actlvltlès
Activities
undertaken
directly
Support
Costs
{Note 81
Total
2026
Core 8Ctivjt￿8s
Helpline
Library
Supportive events
Other pastoral a¢tiwties
25,124
7.778
153,931
7,362
1,227
47,859
32,486
9,005
201,790
191,487
51,540
243,027
378.320
107,988
486,308
Prioryear comparative
Activities
undertaken
directly
Support
Costs
(Note 81
Total
2025
Core activities
Helpline
Library
Supportive events
Other pastoral activities
23,136
9,916
146,296
7,261
1,211
47,194
30,397
11,127
193,490
146,662
50,826
197,488
326,010
106,492
432,502
8 Supportcosts
Premises
costs
Offico
Other
expense5 Expenses Total 2026
Core ètttivities
Helpline
Library
Supportive events
Other pastoral activities
924
3,244
541
21,087
22,709
47,581
3,194
532
20,764
22,361
46,851
7,362
1,227
47,859
51,540
107,988
6,008
6,470
13,S56
Fundfftising costs
Totsl 2026
1,849
6,488
6,389
14,726
122,714
15.405
$4.069
53.240
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
8 Support costs (continued)
Prlor year ¢omparatlv•
Premises
Office
costs expenses
Other
Expenses Total 2025
Core activities
Helpline
Library
Supportive events
other pastoral acliwties
1,329
222
8,639
9,304
3,011
502
19,$68
21,074
2,921
487
18,987
20,448
7,261
1,211
47,194
50,826
19,494
44,155
42,843
106,492
Fundraising costs
Totsl 2025
2,658
22,152
6,021
50,176
5,842
48,685
14,521
121,C>13
Support costs have been allocated lo activities based on eslimaled percentages of costs used.
Govemance costs of£49,14212025". £46,216) have been included in support costs.
9 Staff costs and numbers
The aggregate payroll costs were:
2026
2025
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension Costs
239,575
19,794
5,933
265,302
248,883
18,583
5,569
273,035
During the year, one employee received emoluments of between £60,000 and £70,00012025= one).
Benefits paid to key management personnel of the charity during the year were £65,981 12025.. £64,611).
The average numL)er of staff employed by the charity during the financial year amounted to..
2026
No.
2025
No.
Peer support services
Administration
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
10 Net incomellexpenditurel
Operating surpluslldeficitl is stated after charging..
2026
2025
Auditor's fees
Accounts preparation
Audit
2,000
6,400
1,500
5,000
TrLJSte8S' 8XP8nS8S
Tr8V8117 trust8es, 2025.. 5 trustees)
1,453
88
11 Taxation
Th8 charity is ex8mpt from corporation tax on its charitabl8 activitl8S.
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
12 Comparative Statement of Financial Activitiès
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
2025
Nots
In¢ome from..
Don8tions and legaci8s
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
209,673
70.795
109,755
102,561
44,127
288
312,234
114,922
110,043
5,851
26
5,877
Totsl income
396.074
147.002
543,076
Expanditure on..
Raising funds
Charitable activities
72,299
72,299
270,119
162,383
432,502
Total expenditure
342,418
162,383
504,801
Net incomollaxpenditurel and nat movomont in
fund:
10
53,656
115,3811
38,275
Total funds at start of year
16
170,815
52,446
223,261
Total funds carried forward
16
224.471
37,065
261,536
32

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
13 Tangible fixed assets
Office
Equipment
Total
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
7,322
7,322
Depreciation
Al 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
7,322
7,322
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 and 31 March 202
14 Debtors
2026
2025
Income tax recoverable
Prepayments
5,392
16,148
21,540
3,675
14,868
18,543
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
Accruals and defe￿ed income
PAYE and other taxes
Other creditors
24,988
7,409
7,631
40.028
17,475
6,048
4,594
28,117
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
16 Movement in funds
At
1 April
2025
At
31 March
2026
Income Expenditure
Restricted Funds
Scottish Forum
TCF Local support group funds
National Lottery Community Fund Grant for tha
Grief Companions Project
Bereaved Fathers
Helpline
Leaflets
Library
Siblings
Suicide
Online Support
Bursaries
Substance Use
Cancer
Volunteer Training and Support
Walks
4,657
9,164
2,427
24,529
12,4281
121,6951
140,2081
4.656
11,998
13,110
42,088
14,990
13.100
5,525
2,179
360
26,783
113,1001
15,5251
(1,4551
13601
131,5781
788
1.512
7,796
3.001
906
2,500
14,000
3,000
1,550
1.700
37,065 139,097
19061
(2,5001
112,0001
13,0001
1,834
1136,5891
2.000
1.416
39,573
Unrestricted general fLJnds
224,471
425,314
1430,4271
219,358
Totsl funds
261,536
564,411
1567,0161
258,931
Scottish Forum- monies given to fin8n¢e supportive retreat weekends and support days in S¢otl8nd.
TCF Local support group funds - monies donated to support TCF'S work in particular regions ofthe UK.
The Nathonal Lottery Community Fund Grant for the Grief Companion Project
monies given lo TCF lo expand
the s¢hem& which offers peer befriending lo newly bereaved parttnls.
Bereaved Fathers- monies donated to support bereaved fathers.
Hèlpllna- monies given to fund the provision of a telephone and email national helpline for bereaved parents, siblings,
grandparents and the professionals suptx)rting them.
Laaflets monies given to fund provision of supportive publications for the bereaved.
Library- monies donated to support a postal library for the bereaved.
Sibling5- monies lo provide support services for bereaved adult siblings118 years+l.
Suicide - monies to provide support setvices for parents bereaved by suicide.
Onllne support- funds lo enable some services to be delivered online.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Movement in funds {continuedl
Bursarles - monies donated to provide financial assistance to individuals attending retreat weekends and support days.
Substance use- monies provide to support our work with individuals bereaved by drug or alcohol use.
Cancer- monies donated lo support work with parents bereaved by cancer.
Volunteer Training and Support- monies given lo provide training and support lo our volunteers.
Walks- monies given lo fund our programme of sUppO￿ve walks around the UK.
M•rchandlsa- monies paid by purchasers of TCF goods or books on bereavement topics.
Movement In funds- prlor yoar
At
1 April
2024
At
31 March
2025
Incorne Expenditure
Restricted Funds
Scoltish Forum
TCF Local support group funds
National Lottery Community Fund Grant for the
Grief Companions Project
Bereaved Fathers
Helpline
Leaflets
Library
Siblings
Suicide
Online Support
Bursaries
Substance Use
Cancer
Volunteer Training and Support
Merchandise
Walks
9,841
5,763
18,604
26,380
123,7881
122,9791
142,7681
16881
12,5001
15,9141
17161
115,3051
119,7471
112,5001
14,2951
15,8331
12,0001
12,7501
14001
1200
162,383
4,657
9,164
13,788
42,090
13,110
688
2,500
5,914
1,096
15,305
21,418
408
788
6,125
12,500
7,796
4,295
2,500
2,000
2,750
400
1,750
52,446 147.002
3.333
1,550
37,065
Unrestricled general funds
170,815 396,074
1342,4181
224.471
Total funds
223,261 543,076
1504,8011
261,536
35

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
17 Net assets by fund
Unrèstrlcted R8strlctod
funds
funds
Total
2026
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors
21,$40
237.846
21,540
277.419
39,573
140,0281
219.358
140,028)
258.931
39,573
Net assets by fund - prior year
Unreslricled Restricted
funds
funds
Totsl
2025
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors
18,543
234,045
18,543
271,110
37,065
128,1171
224,471
128,1171
261,536
37,065
18 Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and as such has no issued share capital. In the event of the company being wound
up the liability of the members is limited to £1 each.
19 Relatsd party tran$actlons
The￿ are no related party transactions in either the current or previous year in addition to those disclosed elsewhere in
the accounts.
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