Registered charity · No. 1159572Charitable company
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Ward Buddies
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Ward Buddies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Ward Buddies (number 1159572) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Ward Buddies do?
We improve the health and life experiences of babies and children in hospital by developing frontline programs that provide vital emotional support. When parents cannot be present due to financial pressures or the need to care for other siblings, we place trained companions by hospital bedsides to prevent emotional abandonment, delivering early preventative mental health care when it matters most.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ward Buddies
Answers Ward Buddies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Ward Buddies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Ward Buddies's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Ward Buddies registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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The register data used for this profile lists Ward Buddies as a registered charity (number 1159572) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ward Buddies's charity number?
Ward Buddies's charity number is 1159572. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159572?
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What does Ward Buddies do?
We improve the health and life experiences of babies and children in hospital by developing frontline programs that provide vital emotional support. When parents cannot be present due to financial pressures or the need to care for other siblings, we place trained companions by hospital bedsides to prevent emotional abandonment, delivering early preventative mental health care when it matters most.
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How can I donate to Ward Buddies?
Ward Buddies's website listed in our register data is https://wardbuddies.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ward Buddies?
The register records Ward Buddies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Ward Buddies's trustees paid?
Ward Buddies's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Ward Buddies previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Ward Buddies: Superhero Foundation.
When was Ward Buddies registered as a charity?
Ward Buddies was entered on the register on 10 December 2014. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08999877).