About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2013
Cuddles Foundation believes that a well-nourished child fights cancer better. It provides food and nutrition to every child suffering from cancer. It Read morealso offers counselling and support to caregivers. It works on a capacity-building model by partnering with Government and charitable hospitals and allotting Nutritionists for necessary support on special diets for cancer patients. It has received accolades and awards which include the President’s Award for National Child Welfare for 2015-16, United Nations Global Compact and Akshaya Patra Foundation ‘Nourish The Change’, ICICI Women’s Advantage / Achievers, AIESEC Youth Leadership, SPO India Emerging NGO and Special Jury Award at the Outlook Poshan Awards 2019. Ms. Purnota Dutta Bahl, Founder & CEO, Cuddles Foundation was on the hot seat at Kaun Banega Crorepati's special episode on Karamveer (changemakers) for their relentless humanitarian work.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sector
Sub Sector
Impact
Cuddles Foundation’s FoodHeals programme helped more than 12,900 children fight cancer working in more than 30 hospitals across 12 plus States of India.
Vision & Mission
Vision - To ensure all children fighting cancer have a chance at cure through clinical nutritional care. Mission 2027 - To bring life-saving nutrition to 80% of children seeking treatment for cancer. FoodHeals Programme active in 70 hospitals across India.
Donor History
HT Parekh Foundation, JLL, Fedbank Financial, ICICI Foundation, Omega Healthcare
Programs
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Nutritional Counselling and Diet Planning
This programme tracks the child’s level of malnourishment and medical condition with the help of the Cuddles FoodHeals App. It evaluates calorie deficiency and accordingly plans the diet while regularly monitoring it.
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Free Food and Supplements
It provides a wide range of balanced diets which includes fruits, dry fruits, eggs, ghee, lassi, milkshake and other nutritional supplements like Treptin, Pediasure & Pediagold to the affected children.
In order to reduce treatment dropout, it provides ration supplies for one month to a family of three members.
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Research
It provides research support to Doctors on paediatric oncology and nutrition besides conducting nutritional fellowship programmes for nutritionists.
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Caregiver Support
It provides necessary counselling and emotional support to the caregivers by helping form support groups to talk about nutrition and hygiene and guiding them on cooking nutritious meals after the patient has been cured and discharged.
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Foodheals® Program
We work with doctors specializing in childhood cancer in government and charity cancer hospitals and create a nutrition program for children that complements their medication. The FoodHeals® Program works at 3 levels - 1) Counselling and Diet Planning: The nutritionists assess a child’s grade of malnourishment, plans her diet and monitors her progress. We evaluate side effects that may negatively impact the child’s nutritional status. 2) Food and Supplements Aid: We aid and support the child and family by providing nutritional supplements, hot meals, in-meal supplements like thick skinned fruits, milkshakes, peanuts, eggs etc. and monthly ration bundle for a family of four. 3) Caregiver Support: We also support patient families with the knowledge to make healthier food choices by organising parent support group meetings, videos and educational talks, providing induction kits for children with steel utensils for daily use.
Impact Metrics
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Supplied Nutritional Supplements
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 27363
- 2020-21 28441
- 2021-22 50000
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Supplied in Meals for Children and Caregivers
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 371371
- 2020-21 266361
- 2021-22 693000
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Reach
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 14100
- 2020-21 6100
- 2021-22 12900
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Impact on Nutritional Status (%Age Increase or Maintain)
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 8000
- 2021-22 8100
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Rate of Follow Up Visits (%Age Continuing With Treatment)
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 94
- 2021-22 95
Milestones & Track Record
https://www.cuddlesfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Childhood-Cancer-in-India-2021-22-Cuddles-Foundation.pdf
Leadership Team
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Ms. Tanvi Chopra
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
51-100
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Strength of Governing Body
3
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Diversity Metrics
83% women
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
Yes
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
Yes
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Organisation Structure
Yes
Awards & Recognitions
1. National Award for Child Welfare (Presidential Award) (2015-16)
2. UNGC and Akshaya Patra Foundation’s Nourisher Award (2018)
3. ICICI Advantage Women’s Award (2018)
4. Outlook India Poshan Award (Special Jury) (2019)
5. Panna Dhai Award from the Maharana Mewar Foundation (2020)
6. Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2023 - Urban Category (2023)
(The awards recognize non-profit organizations (NGOs) and other organizations (social enterprises, collectives, community groups, individuals, etc.), who have undertaken exceptional efforts through their health initiatives or programs to reduce malnutrition in society.)
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AABTC4501H
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Registration ID
E-29537(M)
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0156504
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12A
AABTC4501HE20214
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80G
AABTC4501HF20214
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FCRA
083781588
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00001473
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust
Financial Details
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2019-20
IncomeRs.131,968,170ExpensesRs.98,581,371Admin ExpensesRs.18,730,460Program ExpensesRs.79,850,911Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020-21
IncomeRs.121,340,535ExpensesRs.100,067,139Admin ExpensesRs.19,012,756Program ExpensesRs.81,054,383Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.153,314,535ExpensesRs.159,633,030Admin ExpensesRs.25,541,284Program ExpensesRs.134,091,746Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.232,655,180ExpensesRs.194,317,393Admin ExpensesRs.34,977,130Program ExpensesRs.159,340,263Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.