# COMFORT CASES UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1196357
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 2, 2021
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1196357


## Contact

- **Address:** Cannon Hall, Thirsk Road, BOREHAMWOOD, Hertfordshire
- **Postcode:** WD6 5AY
- **Phone:** 0203 778 2178
- **Email:** hello@comfortcasesuk.org
- **Website:** https://comfortcasesuk.org



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING FOSTER CARE PRIMARILY THROUGH PROVIDING ESSENTIAL GOODS/ ITEMS AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CARE SYSTEM AND THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.

**Activities:** Comfort cases are rucksacks filled with essential and comfort items for children and young people entering the care system. Often children move with the clothes on their back or are given a black bin bag for their cherished belongings. We are working to end this practice whilst providing the essentials for a children and young people transitioning into, out of or moving around the care system.




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2024 | £198271 | £201594 | — | — |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | £163151 | £130782 | — | — |
| Nov. 30, 2022 | £79356 | £51820 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Paul Fox** (Chair) — appointed June 6, 2022
- Adam Jeremy Davison — appointed June 6, 2022
- Dr Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo — appointed Sept. 26, 2024
- Gurvir Henderson — appointed Sept. 2, 2024
- Mandy Chester — appointed June 6, 2022
- Rachel Claire Malik — appointed Jan. 8, 2025
- Richard Maurice Benson — appointed June 6, 2022