--- title: "Hugs — check charity number 1182234 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hugs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182234. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kidderminster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hugs retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:18.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hugs is a registered charity (number 1182234) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,676 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Hugs? Registered charity number 1182234 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Kidderminster Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £8,676 Website [www.hugs.org.uk](http://www.hugs.org.uk/) ## What does Hugs do? The purpose of the charity is to provide support & guidance to families who have experienced the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, around the time of birth or shortly after.We offer peer support groups, one to one support, non talking therapies & provide memory boxes to hospitals so that parents can make memories with their baby before saying goodbye. ## What causes is Hugs registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hugs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hugs is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hugs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hugs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hugs a legitimate charity? Yes. Hugs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182234) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Hugs's charity number? Hugs's charity number is 1182234. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182234? Search 1182234 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Hugs do? The purpose of the charity is to provide support & guidance to families who have experienced the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, around the time of birth or shortly after.We offer peer support groups, one to one support, non talking therapies & provide memory boxes to hospitals so that parents can make memories with their baby before saying goodbye. Does Hugs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hugs. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Hugs? Hugs's website is http://www.hugs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182234).