NorthallLptr)n IMPACT 20Z4-2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS About Baby Basies Northampton 4-5 Chatr of Trustees, report 6-7 Data analysls 8.9 Year In pictures I11 Charity CEO'S report 12 Treasurer's report 15-14 Accounts Is Volllnteer team 16-17 Operatlons Coordlnator's report 18 Referrer Feedback 19.20 Fllndralslng and Comms report 21 Feedback from mothers we supported 22-23 Thank you
BABY BASICS NORTHAMPTON Baby Basics Northampton is a lifeline for new parents and babies facing the rnost difficult of challenges- from domestic violence, lo financial struggles, lo refugees. We supply families in vulnerable situations with the essentials theyll need in the first Ihiee months of baby s life. Since we launched in 2013, we have become an integral parl of the Northamptonshire family support network working side by side with NHS Midwives and health visitors, family hubs, churches and charities working with the most disadvantaged. Theie are no olhei oiganisalions in Northarnplonshire doing what we do. While other charities offer family support, we are the only charity dedicated lo safeguarding newborn babies. Oui startei packs lile1811y save lives by providing a safe place for a baby to sleep Imoses basket} and all the essential items to prolecl the health of both parent and baby. Importantly we do not means lesl - this ensures no family slips through the net. At Baby Basics Northampton HQ. we foster a sense of community. biinging logethei individuals and groups in a spirit of generosity. The slafl learn is small three murns working tirelessly lo help other parents just like them. However, we have a mighty team of volunteers wiihoul whom we couldn't support the number of families we do. "I fkndllhArdlOPUtthtowordA ts-asHaWlte Ithelpsm•to
BASICS CHAIR OF TRUSTEE REPORT 11114yI,. ne (2 DlfTer Words from Tom Green Here al Baby Basics Northampton ihere has been a lot happeningll I was very proud to join the Board of We have agreed a 5-yeai strategy that paves Trustees in the spring of 2025 and was the way for this period of growth enabling elected as chair in September 2025.1 have us to meet the need in all Corners of the strong links to Northamplonshire, living in county. The team continue to work ineredibly nd owning businesses in the counly. I was hard and we are proud of their commitment, honoured to be elected Chaii of the Board energy and enthusiasm. The tnajority of of Trustees with a clear aim lo grow the funds corne through grants and we are charity in line with our published objectives.. focused on tnaxitnising this incorne to aid the To ensure every baby born in the county mission as well as reaching out lo corporate has a safe place to sleep. donors. We know that the need for our service is as stiong as, or stronger than it has ever been. The economic uncertainly, changing profile of the population and families'feeling the pinch. mean that we know the need for our 'Starter Packs. continues to grow. In line with the continued growth of the organisation and in recognition of her long The volunteer team work with unrivalled and exceptional servi¢e, we were very ¢ommitmenl and energy lo drive the happy to piornote Sabrina Oakey to the role production of the startei packs that piovide of Chief Executive Officer. After 13 years ol such an enduring impact on families. This cornrnitment to the organisation, we believe year we distributed a record 510 starter this recognition was very well deserved. packs- an increase of I 5% on the previous Many congratulations to her. year. Every year, using feedback from our referrer partners. we improve the contents and the quality of the starter packs. They really are beautiful and IMpafuI.
This year Tom Maher has stepped down as a trustee alter a long and distinguished period on the board_ Natalie Ellis has also stepped down to locus on other areas. We thank them both for their service and appreciate their ongoing support. Lastly lor me is to thank everyone who supports this amazing charity. We are stnall. but our impact significantly outperforrns our size. and that is entirely down to the passion and dedication of those who stand with us. Thank you to the staff team who consistently go above and beyond. often working behind As well as myself joining the board, we the scenes to ensure everything runs have also welcomed Amie Sherlock and srnoolhly. Thank you lo our volunteers, the Robert Parkinson this year. Arnie joins us backbone of the organisation, whose lime with a fantastic career history in Hutnan and energy rnake such a difference. Thank Resources and operations, bringing a you to all the donors, grant funders, and wealth of insight into organisational corporate organisations that support our development and people management. Rob work continuously and generously. Your has worked extensively in local belief in our rnission fuels everything we do. government, offering valuable experience in public service and Community engagement. Together, we are creating lasting change and The breadth of their experience hugely delivering vital support foi families across slrengihens our team, and we are already Northamplonshire. Thank you lor being part seeing the positive impact of their of this journey. involvement.
REFERRAL DATI ANAIYSIS Since operations began in 2013, Baby Basics Norlharnpton has distributed a total of 3,210 moses basket slarler packs. This means 3,210 babies with a safe place lo Sleep. 3,210 parents with the essentials they need to lake care ol their baby. 3,210 referrers who have reduced stress and anxiety knowing that Iheir clients are taken care of. Oui annual referi8ls have increased by 128% since 2019-20- this is a much quicker giowth than we anticipated but reflects the growing need across Northamptonshire. Femll* wrted $lr 128/ zzo In the pasl year, between 2023-24 and 2024-25 we saw 8 15% rise in the number of starter packs we distributed to families in need. With 51 O latnilies supported across 2024-25- this was our buslest year on record. 600 500 510 400 442 396 300 261 200 100 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 BABIES BORN IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ARE NOW SUPPORTED BY US 6
350 329 300 DATA ANAIYSIS 250 The tnajority of referrals we now receive in 2025 are for families suffering Irorn financial problerns- an indication of the irnpacl of the rising cost of living and lack of support for new parents. Some of families we support have multiple ieasong foi refeir81. 200 150 100 50 41 43 57 19 30 26 32 26 35 NN18 NN17 NNI 22.6% As of 2025, we now have a nelwork of 220 referral partners across Northamptonshire. The highest number of referrals ale ieceived for farnilies living in central Northampton INNI l. but in the18sl few ye8rs we have also seen a steep increase in referrals in the Corby area {NN17 and NNI 81- a location we have been focusing efforts on expanding our referrer network. NN16 4% NN15 3.$% NN14 loCAlloF 4.7% NN2 NM8 12.5% NN3 17.5% NN4 The majority of referrals continue lo come from NHS midwives and health visitors, demonslraling our position as a trusted partner of health professionals across Noithamplonshire. r4
HEPORT Words from Sabrina Oakey Reflecting on 2024-2025 fills me with immense pride and gratitude. This has been a truly special year for Baby Basics Northampton, one of growth. community connection, and we114esetved recognition. Il's a year that really shows just how vital oui service Is. and how much we ale supported by our amazing volunteers, partneis, and the wider Northamptonshiie cornrnunity. This has also been a year of huge growth. We now support one in every sixteen babies born in the county- 8 figure that both humbles and motivates us to keep reaching further. In total. we supported 510 families this year, an amazing achievement made possible by the dedication ol our volunteers and the generosity of our supporteis. Milestone8 We started the year by celebrating our 12th anniversary, a wonderful reminder ol how lar we've come in supporting vulnerable families. Soon after, we reached another incredible rnilestone.. our 3.oooih starter pack.11 was so special lo bring together supporters, volunteers. and the cotntnunity to celebrate over a decade ol dedication and 3.000 babies provided with a safe place to sleep. We were also honoured to be named Charity of the Year for 2025 by several corporate partners across the county. recognition that means so much lo oui whole team. Our Social media and ihe launch of our brand- new website have helped us connect with even more people, strengthening our cotnmunity links. ane of the highlights of the year was our refeiiers, feedback session, which gave us the chance to hear direthly from professionals about the difference our work makes. Listening to their experiences was both enlightening and heartwarming, a reminder of the meaningful impact that even one starter pack can have on a baby and their parenls. I was proud to see both Gemma Stammers and Laura Holmes Trevino receive their Rose of Northamptonshire Awards. They are a true credit lo our learn and an example of the dedication, passion, and care th81 rnakes Baby Basics Northamwon such an important part of our community. "WE NOW SUIIIORT1 IN EVERY16 BABIIS BORN IN THE (aiuNTY - A FNRE TIIAT BOTH HUMBIES AND MOTIVATES US TO KEEP REACHING FURThEIL" 10
RwitAon and Partnorship¥ We weie also thrilled to receive further recognition this year, taking second place in the Northarnptonshiie Life Awaids foi "Best Charity or Community Project." Achievements like this celebiate the incredible hard work of our slaff, volunteers. trustees, and supporters- and inspire us to keep doing even tnore. Our pailnerships with organisalions such as Amazon, Bariatt, Nationwide, and Barclaycard have also continued to slrenglhen, helping us reach more families and ensure that no baby in Northamplonshire starts life without the essentials they deserve. Futuro of tho Charity Looking back on this year, I'M struck by the resilience, generosity, and kindness that deline everything we do. The increase in demand and support has shown us just how vital our seivice is and how much potential we have lo keep growing and helping even more families. As we look ahead. our focus remains the satne.. to reach further, to engage deeper, and lo make sure every family who needs us feels supported. valued. and cared for. I couldn't be prouder of our team, and I'm so thankful for the community that continues to sland beside us. Togethei, we're building a stronger, more compassionate Northamptonshiie- one starter pack at a lirne. "AS WE IOOK AHEAD, OUR FOCUS REMAINS THI SAME: TO HEACH FUHTHEH, TO ENGAGE DEEPER. AND TO MAKE SURE THAT IVIR Y FPMY IN NEED FE SUPPORTED. VAIUED AND CARID FOR." 11
REPORT Words from Rebecca Vlhite This year has seen yet anothei year of financial growth. With a strong mix of grants We would like lo thank all our supporters. with lor rent and starter pack items as well as special ieeognition going to.. unrestricted income. We ended the year with The National Lollery total income of £206,600 and expenses ol The Horner Foundation (through the £153,236. As al the end of August our Northamptonshire Community cashllow forecast gives us operating funds Foundalionl of 7 months, this includes £75,000 01 Both North Northants and West Northants unrestricted funds equating lo 3.8 months of councils reserves. The Poslcode Lottery Barrall Homes Scott Bader Commonwealth who continue to assist our growth within their buildings. Nationwide Building Society Northarnptonshire Cotnmunity Foundation The Baby Bank Alliance Albert Hunt The Billing Road Conservative club for their incredible fundraising efforts Grange Park Church for their multi-layered ongoing support Personal donors and volunteers- you know who you are, and we can't ihank you enough. Finishing the year in a stronger financial position has pul us on the right path to make the essential changes to our operations, which are ciucial if we are to continue lo meet the need across the whole of our county. We are currently bursting at the seams in our current location and recognise that investrnent in our offices. infrastructure and internal operations is critical lo move forward and reap the benefits of a more efficient charity in the coming years. I'tn pleased to say that we have tnoved frorn spreadsheel-based accounts (cash basis accounting) to using Xero {accruals accounting basis). the implemenlaliDn of this accounting system is one of the many ways we are updating our internal operations to build a slionger more sustainable charity. We sincerely appreciate all our supporters. including various churches, local clubs, and businesses in Norlhamplonshire_ Every contiibulion you tnake helps piovide a better start in life lor the babies in our community. 12
Income and Expenses Report FortheyeatddjIAwst2o2s In i.W5Q 11.241 64,348 69,OB8 33,438 CuipwaleTrKomE RES17PdGr1rmtkndtns iQ.244 46.282 35.707 64917 UMettnclpdGitInD]m9 EBUKpen1IOr1Unalhubwry 33,438 6372 600 Co9lthf£T1QrPCks 65,937 Voluntoercosts I37 1.076 EAdmin 872 2,12 645 11.142 1ffj06 I,3 PmmotiattEVqts ie&8ndex 37.B98 49.ND 6.72Q 2,194 5.9th3 1,435 1ffj58 TotalEYw58S 52J65 Baiawesheet A5at31Augu5t2025 Total ThisYè3r Reslnr Cu55e15 tnknll IptioAicounl PettyCa5h ,828 4&393 AtcountsRécÈivaOIÈ Pr8pawNents 9.407 9.407 86.396 23.W3 lQ9.Q69 AEUMnlsP3¥ablE PennsPaa010 HMRCPayab [ferrednCOME-withIQLeyer 11.619 187 11,649 187 23.¢Tr3 12.499 23.Q73 t191AlS 72098 72.896 2Q.533 2Q&33 53365 73A98 73A98 15
(HARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to thotru8ts08 Baby Basics Northampton On accounts for tho year ended Charity no 1168449 Set out on pages I report lo the ITU51ees on my examination of the acwunls of the above charity llhe Trust") for the yearended 3110812025 As the charity's Imslees, you are responsible for th8 pr8P8ralion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Ch3rilies Act 2011 I"IhÈ Act"). I report in respect of my examinalion of the TNst'8 accounts carried out under $edion 145 of the 2011 Act and in Carrying out my Èxamination, I have followed all the applicable Di¢t10n$ given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have complele(I my examination I confirm that no material mallers have Independent come lo my attention in connection V¢ilh the examination that 9ives me examinerfs 5tat8ment cause to believe that in, any tnaterial respect R88ponslbllltlo8 and basi5 of report the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Ch8ri1ie$ Aci., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply 1 the applicable rèquirèments conceming the form and conlenl of accounts sel out In the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe 8ccounts givÈ a'tme and fai¢ eW whid) Is not a matlÈr COnSiLlered as pari of an independent examination. I have no con[5 4nd have come 4cross no olher matters in connection th the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Siynod= Date.. 2111012025 Name.. Stuart Lovell Rel8vant prof055ional quallfi¢atlonl81 or b¢dy Acwunlant. ACCA. AddroS8.' 23 Forest Ro8d Hariwell NN7 2HE IER O¢t 2018 14
TIAM We couldn't support the number of families we do without our incredible volunteer team. They take on tasks fiom sorting donations, to washing baby clothes, making up starter packs, knitting and helping at fundraising events. Over the last five years our regular volunteer team has grown 300%. ZB 300/ Across this financial year 2024-25, we were able lo grow our volunteer team from 14 to 28- a l OD% increase. This is largely down to the support of the local community and our staff's efforts to attract and train more volunteers. Incrèase in Thum1 of vDlunlevs $lnce 2020 BABY BASICS 64/ s made by We have also been able lo lake on group$ of corporate volunteers from businesses across Northamptonshire and in 2025 we now ieceive on average one group of corporate volunteers per week. WHAT tt MEANS_tr. _ sslonshawmadornemoregMdllctLve. L Ul)*llOrttknL TtttsvObJttteer#eB•lott --99 15
OPERATIONS COORDIN REPORT ce Words from Gemma Stammers Volunt••rs Our pilot volunteei sessions in Northampton have been a real success. As well as a brilliant new team of volunteers joining us, iys allowed us to work in an open-plan environment which has helped 18sks run srnoothly. It al80 allows volunteers lo gel lo know each other and share knowledge. We're grateful foi the support of the Northarnptonshire Cornmunity Foundation The Queens Fund. Oui teatn at The Keep House has also grown this year, as has the team's skillset. The numbei of coipoiate volunteers We h8ve been lucky to have a numbei of supporting our charity has grown and we great corporate volunteer teams join us and have monthly volunteer sessions scheduled our regular volunteers have supported for Nationwide which are extremely well these sessions, leading tasks and sharing allended some volunteers return multiple their knowledge. We are learning from the timesl We are also seeing regulai support two different environtnents and can take from Amazon 8 Virgin 02 as well as sessions this knowledge forward lor planning new with Scott Bader, Childbase Head Office. volunteer activities. Nexus Fostering and many more businessesl We also had a student nurse spend the day volunteering with us. We have seen more volunteeis support at events as their confidence and knowledge of the charity grows and cotnmunicate charity updates each term lo allow us lo share developments lor Baby Basics Northampton as well as an opportunity for volunteers to ask questions aboul the charily and provide feedback. We now have 28 regular volunteers -115% rnore than last yeail Our volunteers are instrurnental at every stage of the process. Il's heart-warming to see the cale they take to ensure that the starter packs being delivered to families look beautiful with only the best quality donations inside. We love lo see the friendships and support networks that forrn within the team. 16
J)onatAon# Our community continues to be supportive and generous with healthy donation levels across the year as well as excellent responses to pleas during specific peak periods or when certain sioeks ale low. We are thankful for the grant funding that allows us lo purchase items when needed in a titnely rnanner. Unfortunately. we continue lo receive unsuitable donations but ale using social media to ieinfoice the items we canlcan'l accept. Where possible, We held our first referrer's feedback session we pass on unsuitable items io other in June thanks to funding frorn the Horner charities. Our pop up Charity Boutiques Foundation. The referrers we mel gave provide an opportunity for us to sell on excellent feedback both in person and via our unsuitable donations to raise funds for our online survey. charity while giving members of the public the chance to buy items at a mueh reduced We reviewed our referral forms to allow price. referrers lo request the items their family We're truly grateful for the support of our needs and. whilst feedback was positive as donation points. We would not receive the referrers appreciated being able lo make donations needed to rneel our ieferrals their packs bespoke lo their families, needs, without theml some mentioned that families and referrers don't always feel comfortable asking for so Referrals many items so we are retuining to offeiing a Our referral nurnbers continue lo increase. full slailer pack as standard, with referrers The majority are still received from advising of any changes. We will be looking rnidwives during pregnancy as well as other al ways for the referrals process lo be even frontline professionals including health smoother for our referrers in the coming year. visitors, Specialist Peiinatal Mental He81th Team, family nurses, food banks, schools and social services. We have seen an increase in short-notice referrals I referrals for babies that have alieady been born and to help tnanage those referrals. we have increased our emergency neutral starter packs to 50 around the county. Many ol these sil with specific teams who make the etnergency ieferrals and the others are held in public buildings e.g. libraries 8 Fatnily Hubs to allow all referrers to access the neutral packs al short notice. We have also received a small nurnber of relerials for dad & baby packs so have adapted the toiletries we provided for this new type of referral. We are happy that as a teatn we can adapt lo each and every referral we receive. This year has been really exciting across all aspeets of operations as every aiea has developed to rneel the increasing number of referrals we receive. There is 8 re81 feeling of momentum and the year ahead will see lols of changes to ensure we deliver the best experience lor all ol those benefilling from or supporting the work of our ¢harily. 17
REFERRER FEIDBACK In June 2025 we held a referrer feedback session with our referrer partners frorn across Northanls. We were joined by NHS staff, charity coordinator5 and social service partners. This session forrned part of our efforts lo monitor our irnpacl as a charity, learn aboul gaps in our service and understand how we can improve what we do. Q HAblllJR STIIIER P IMPMBII MES FIIITHE FIMIES MKWMNGiiinp As part of the feedback session we conducted a survey on our performance as a charity and were overwhelmed by the positive response. 96% of referrers said our starter packs improved outcomes for families in all cases. 92% of referrers described Baby Bo$i¢$ Northampton as a"vitsl service provlder.. 6+ rorberbaby. Stse7ABaBtsaTlledtolDlnto IpGelvJll4herbHsket PAGWherhoJpltslb•&' Ill) YN IIIH SIthIIUI PACKS mlVEThE BOIII EEM PARENT M FABP NPROVEiiait11 IIE NEALIH OFIHE PARBIt Ils A rEsuLTOF MISTllNIBI •hculdof••Ddiouwof tbatworryfade4way.Thotr rAela]lVtbYr+b1tt•TlbI¢toAIoYth• a¢aw ¥J¢
REPORT Words from Laura Holmes Trevino As I reflect on the past year, I feel incredibly We're gralelul for ihe continued backing of proud ol what this small but mighty charity North Northatnplonshire Council and West has achieved. Through tireless effort and Northamptonshire Council, who have relationship-building with tiusts, SUPPOrted us through the Household Support loundalions, local businesses, and Fund and community grants programme- community groups, we've placed Baby these are partnerships we value deeply. Basics Northampton on a firm financial Thanks to the dedicated slalf al the Moullon fooling. Our profile has grown significantly Park Nationwide office, we secured a it's heartening to rneet people at local Nationwide colleague grant to enhanee events who now recognise our name and volunteer training and expand our donation undeistand the vital work we do. point network. This year also tnaiked an exciting milestone.. our first grant from an international funder. The Horner Foundation is now suppoiling our Dream Safe Baby project, which provides safe sleeping essentials lo vulnerable families. A delightful surprise catne when a local street in Wollaston won the Poslcode Millions draw- resulting in us receiving a generous grant from the Postcode Lottery. We're eager to demonstrate the impact their support will have in the year ahead. We are also thankful for the ongoing support of the Northamplonshire Community Foundation, Co-op, Albert Hunt Trust, S¢oll Bader, and the Baby Bank Alliance. Each of these contributions strengthens our ability to meet the rising demand for our services. Grant Award¥ 2024-25 was a standout year for both forging new partnerships and deepening existing ones wrth local and national funders. We were thrilled to once again receive support from the National Lottery Cornmunity Fund a prograrnrne that has played a pivotal role in our growth since 2020. This latest round of funding will sustain us through to 2D28. 11 natlonwld 19
Corporat¢ Yundralsing This yeai brought an outpouring of support from local businesses from donation drives and volunteeiing to financial conlribulions. We are especially grateful lo Nationwide, iForce Northampton. Barwood Capital, Cornmsave Credit Union, Barclaycard, Amazon (Daventry and Grange Meth cha)e18 andWeb8lte Parkl, Bariatt Homes. Dunelm Our milestone ol dislribuling our 3,oooih Northampton, Vulcan Works. Curaden UK starter pack gainered fantastic local media and Tesco Iweston Favell and Meiew8yI. attention. BBC Look East Covered our Encouragingly, rnany ol these organisalions celebration event, airing it on their evening approaehed us first - a lestamenl to our news the same day. We also received growing visibility and reputation in the coverage from BBC Radio Northampton and community. NLive Radio throughout the year. helping us reach new audiences and arnplily our Coll)Lty PulldralASn¢ message. The Northampton Chronicle We continue to be humbled by the continues to regularly publish our charity generosity ol local comrnunily groups who updates. have responded swiftly lo our urgent We were also delighted to officially launch appeals and rallied behind our mission. The our website in January. Rotary Club of Norlhamplon Becket has Babybasicsnorthampton.org.uk is now the go hosted donation diives and given financial lo place lor all information on our charily, support. NLive Radio remains a steadfast news and updates this bolsters our activity ally. pioviding us with airtime and making on our social media channels. us a beneficiary ol their Christmas appeal. From bake sales and raffles lo sponsored challenges, individuals. schools. parish councils and community groups have stepped up to keep oui shelves stocked. We've also seen an increase this year in individuals donating via Local Giving to our charity, some on a monthly basis. While il's impossible lo name every supporter, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Looklng Ahead Every grant awarded, every donation made, and every event attended has helped us respond to the growing needs of families aeross Northamptonshire. As we look to the future, we do so with a renewed commitment lo ensuring that every baby has the best possible start in life. To every donor. funder, supporter- thank you for standing with us we couldn't do It without you.
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THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS SEPT Z024 - AUG 2025 . COMMUNITY FUND IIPEOPLE'SII POSTCODE IILOTTERYII Northampton5hire Cvtntnunity Foundation Giving ba¢kto ourtovnty THE ALBERT HUNT TRUST West Northamptonshire Council North Northamplonshire Council THEHORNERFOUNDATION Baby Bank Alliance. BENEFACT TRUST co 88 op Local Communlty Fund A nationwide SCOTh BADER Mokirt9 a y051tlVL? differertce
A special thank you to Grange Park Church for their Continued $upport In our proleds . OR4AI&E CIIIJRCII IN THI COMMUNITY 24 Days of Civing 93rd Sl Benedict's Guldlng Group Amazon, Grange Park AWiCk Vale Avon Barratt Homes BBC Radio Northampton Billing Rd ConSealive Club Higharn 8 Rushden Trefoil St B8rtholomew's Church, Gieens Norton st Francis Church, Duslon St Giles Church. Northampton St Ma5 Church, Wollaston st Peter and St Paul's Church. Abington The Chionicle & Echo The Church ol Jesus Christ ol Latter-day Sain18, Duston The Church ol Jesus Christ ol Lalter-day Saints. Kettering The Emmanuel Group ol Churches, Weston Favell The Grosvenor Centre The Inner Wheel of Wellingborough Hatton The Linus Project The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centie The Northamplonshire Telegraph Toddle Aboui West Northants Tove Benelice. Towceslei HMP Five Wells Isebrook klidwifery Hub JAM Helping Out Knit for Peace Lloyds Moullon Wl Nationwide, Moutton Park Naseby Wl NLive Radio NNBN Northampton CollEge Northampton Conservative Club Northampton Town Council Northwi¢k trust Oakley Bugz Obe115k Couriers Orchard Home Cleaning Oundle Libiary PLG Raunds Foodbank Rob Chamberlain Rubbish2Go Rushden Wl Scott Bader Colleagues Simply Business SNVB. Towcesler Square Feet Coworking Squirre15 Ist Haidlngslone group Biackley Wl Caring Kinderg8rlens Moulton Park Claii de Lune Corby Library Corby St Vincent de Paul Sociely Danielle King at Curaden UK David Wilson homes DentDn craft group Th& Doddridge Centre Dora Shergold Dunelm East Hunsbury Wl Hallilax in Wellingborough Handelsbanken Harborough Hygiene bank Hardingstone Brownies and Rainbows Hayleythe Community Chatnpion al Tesco Weston Vulcan Works Warm Baby Project Wendy Price Weston Favell Wl Whilehills Primary School Wootton Guides Yaidley Hasting5 Wl Weston Favell Shopping 00 "No act of klndness, no matter how smalL ts ever wasteL"_ Aesop 99
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Baby Baslcs Northampton Statement of Flnancial Actlvltles For the year eTrd*d 31 August 2025 Llnrestrfctéd funds Restrlcted Income funds Total 2024-25 Prloryeor fvnd5 Notes Income from.. Donatlons and le8acle5 66,792 4,170 70,962 66,792 139.808 ZO6,6t¥) 27,055 87,732 114,788 135,638 135,638 Total Income ExpeDdltu¥e an: 17,598 17.598 135,638 135,638 1S3.236 153.236 87,954 87,954 Total Expersdlture Net Incomellexpendlturel Transfer between funds Met movement offvnds Total funds brought forward Total fundscarried forward 53.365 53,J65 26.834 31,8021 14,9681 25.501 20,533 5J,365 20,533 73.898 53.365 20.533 73.89B Balance Sheet As at 31 Au8USt 2025 Unrestrlcted fvnds Re5trlrted Income fund5 Total thlsyear Total last year Note5 Current assets Debtors Cash at ballk and in hand Total current a55ets 9,411 76,986 86,397 9,411 100,059 109,469 23,073 23.071 52,335 52,335 Creditors.. atnounts falling due wlfhln one year 12,499 23,073 35.572 31,802 Net Current Assets Total Net assets 73,898 73.898 73,898 73,898 20,533 20,533 Funds of the Charfty Restrirted income fund5 Unresrricted funds Total Funds 73.898 73,898 73,898 73.898 20.533 20,533 The flnancial statement5were approved and authorised for Issue by the Board of 11 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Rebecta White Tru5tee/ TreasLsrer
Baby 8aslcs Northampton Note5 to the account5 l An•lyBli vf I0p Vnr•lrfci•d In¢tsmolundB Ytathl ld An s1 Qlfls 1.950 10,241 33,438 e6.T92 1.950 10.244 2343D 86.792 Cor CQI 4.20) 27.OSS Rrttlctod frorn Iw¥l fourthlloni Rulnctqd f mDTrtfor 84.346 6>.088 6,?72 46.382 SS.707 5,fj43 64,917 Tthl TOTAL INCOIAE 2 of •xp•ndllur• Coslofstsrtpr Pgtks 65.937 65.937 23.013 t4.06Y 2f3 460 39 2.057 53 1.076 2.620 872 3.726 3,372 49,040 6,720 2.494 VdunieerLSIS Cos1$ OfficeAdmin IT Admi PtIOn afid Events Sa15n gnd @x n5es Van dTrver Fe96 and Sub9¢nptsDns Totyi •xpondhur•on CharhoblClVtt$ 819 1.606 2.727 37,898 6,720 7,643 89 645 5.943 3 Trarv4fèr befvn funds 131A021 tffjm and 4 thbtors and pmpayffl•nts deblofB Thyr LOStr Trndg dgbior¥ Pf•PJYrn•nt* Bnd4GcrU In¢oMg 9.4 B 9,41D.I Totsl
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(HARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to thotru8ts08 Baby Basics Northampton On accounts for tho year ended Charity no 1168449 Set out on pages I report lo the ITU51ees on my examination of the acwunls of the above charity llhe Trust") for the yearended 3110812025 As the charity's Imslees, you are responsible for th8 pr8P8ralion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Ch3rilies Act 2011 I"IhÈ Act"). I report in respect of my examinalion of the TNst'8 accounts carried out under $edion 145 of the 2011 Act and in Carrying out my Èxamination, I have followed all the applicable Di¢t10n$ given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have complele(I my examination I confirm that no material mallers have Independent come lo my attention in connection V¢ilh the examination that 9ives me examinerfs 5tat8ment cause to believe that in, any tnaterial respect R88ponslbllltlo8 and basi5 of report the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Ch8ri1ie$ Aci., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply 1 the applicable rèquirèments conceming the form and conlenl of accounts sel out In the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe 8ccounts givÈ a'tme and fai¢ eW whid) Is not a matlÈr COnSiLlered as pari of an independent examination. I have no con[5 4nd have come 4cross no olher matters in connection th the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Siynod= Date.. 2111012025 Name.. Stuart Lovell Rel8vant prof055ional quallfi¢atlonl81 or b¢dy Acwunlant. ACCA. AddroS8.' 23 Forest Ro8d Hariwell NN7 2HE IER O¢t 2018 14