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Group B Strep Support

G B S S, Gbs Support, Gbss

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1058159
Status
Removed
Registered
Sept. 20, 1996
Removed
Nov. 26, 2008

Activities

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the UKÔÇÖs commonest life-threatening infection in newborn babies. Without preventative medicine, GBS infects approximately 700 babies a year: 75 die & 40 survivors have long-term problems. Most GBS infections are preventable by offering higher-risk women antibiotics in labour. GBSS informs pregnant women and health professionals how to do this, saving tiny lives..

Objects: 1) To Relieve Suffering Caused By Group B Streptococcus (Gbs) By Making Help, Support And Advice Available To The Relatives Of Gbs Sufferers; 2) To Advance The Education Of The Medical Profession And The General Public On The Subject Of Gbs And Its Implications For The Family; 3) To Support Organisations Promoting Research Into Gbs And To Publish The Useful Results Of Such Research 4) To Or For Such Other Charitable Institution As The Trustees Shall From Time To Time Direct

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2007 £3,407 £500
Dec. 31, 2006 £53,608 £67,944
Dec. 31, 2005 £157,988 £96,206
June 30, 2004 £44,077 £106,549