Charity no. 1184055
Little Cloud Receipts and Payments Accounts 31 March 2025
Little Cloud
Reference and administrative details
| For theperiod ended 31 March 2025 | For theperiod ended 31 March 2025 | |
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| Charity number | 1184055 | |
| Registered office and | Unit 15 | |
| operational address | Attenbury's Lane | |
| Altrincham | ||
| WA14 5QE | ||
| Trustees | The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report | |
| were as follows: | ||
| Christopher Walsh | Chair | |
| Nicola Cheetham | ||
| David Ingram | Appointed 11 June 2024 | |
| Jennifer Walsh | ||
| Steven Woods | Resigned 23 June 2024 | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank UK PLC | |
| 1 Churchill Place | ||
| London | ||
| E14 5HP | ||
| Independent | Godfrey Wilson Limited | |
| examiners | Chartered accountants and statutory auditors | |
| 5th Floor Mariner House | ||
| 62 Prince Street | ||
| Bristol | ||
| BS1 4QD |
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Little Cloud
Report of the trustees
For the period ended 31 March 2025
Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements and constitution.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of Little Cloud, as outlined in our governing document, are to relieve the emotional suffering of bereaved families by providing clothing, 3D casts, and other memory-making items.
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The primary activities during this financial year focused on our main projects: ▪Tiny Clothing; and
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▪3D Casting.
In planning objectives, trustees referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. All trustees reviewed this guidance annually to ensure alignment with our mission and effective management.
Structure
Little Cloud is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its constitution and managed by a board of 4 trustees. Little Cloud is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
Achievements and performance
The charity, previously registered as Judah’s Cloud, transitioned to the new registered name of ‘Little Cloud’ on 29 April 2024. This transition at the beginning of the financial year has led to better brand recognition by donors, healthcare professionals and beneficiaries.
The charity achieved meaningful progress this year:
Volunteer and trustee highlights
The charity built on the progress of last year, strengthening its income streams in conjunction with ongoing gift in kind donations. Emphasis on in memory donations has led to better donor relations, deeper/consistent feedback from beneficiaries and increased income to further support more families.
Project outcomes
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Tiny Clothing: Continued to operate effectively and supported approximately 600 families. Better stock management implemented last year, along with realistic waitlist management has led to continued stock supply for all sites and expansion to new sites during this financial year; and
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3D Casting: Continued to grow and strengthen. In particular, training for existing sites was revised and consultation with healthcare professionals has led to more consistent and accessible training options.
Financial review
Grant funding
No grant applications were submitted during this financial year. Learning from the previous year, emphasis was placed on in memory donations. Grant funding has been prioritised for the 25-26 financial year alongside donations to further build on and develop the services we offer.
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Little Cloud
Report of the trustees
For the period ended 31 March 2025
Corporate support
In kind donations of staffing and office space continued throughout this financial year, valued at approximately £23,000. Although these contributions cannot be reported as income under the receipts and payments accounting method, they were instrumental in maintaining operations. In kind donations in this financial year have minimised overheads, mitigated risk and continued to support the ongoing projects of the charity.
Reserves
The charity maintains six months of overhead reserves, excluding ongoing project costs like manufacturing. Stock reserves are also held to mitigate risks from unexpected income reductions.
Future planning
Fundraising focus
Last year, the charity realigned fundraising strategies to emphasise direct donations, in memory donations and gift in kind donations. This approach resulted in increased contributions, particularly in memory of loved ones. We passionately believe this gives families an opportunity to continue their baby’s memory in a positive way to support other parents facing similar circumstances. Unexpectedly, this focus also has led to increased feedback from beneficiaries.
Into the next financial year, this focus will continue as we look at new ways to connect with our donors and beneficiaries, to better serve more bereaved families year on year.
Grant funding
Into the 25-26 financial year, grant funding will be prioritised to expand and support our ongoing projects and new projects alike. Both restricted and unrestricted grants have been highlighted for applications, and these will be pursued as staff and volunteer time allows.
New initiatives
The trustees are exploring opportunities to expand our support for bereaved families, particularly in the area of mental health support for bereaved families during pregnancy after loss. These initiatives, currently in the planning stages, will enhance beneficiary support, create ongoing relationships and open avenues for additional funding including unrestricted funding.
The trustees remain deeply committed to Little Cloud’s mission and look forward to continuing our work in the coming year, providing essential support to bereaved families and further strengthening our impact. The trustees would like to take the opportunity to thank our beneficiaries, donors, clinical partners and corporate donors who have supported us during this financial year.
Independent examiners
Godfrey Wilson Limited were re-appointed as independent examiners to the charity during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity.
Approved by the trustees on 16 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by
Christopher Walsh - Chair of Trustees
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Independent examiner's report
To the trustees of
Little Cloud
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Little Cloud (the charity) for the period ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 and 6.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jennifer Dickinson
Date: 16 January 2026 Jennifer Dickinson ACA Member of the ICAEW Godfrey Wilson Limited Chartered accountants and statutory auditors 5th Floor Mariner House 62 Prince Street Bristol BS1 4QD
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Little Cloud
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period ended 31 March 2025
| Receipts Donations Grants Sales Total receipts Payments 3D casting Tiny clothing Advertising and marketing Office and administrative costs Legal and professional fees Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Cash funds at the start of the period Cash funds at the end of the period |
2025 Total £ 28,196 - - 28,196 2,075 13,158 1,387 2,350 2,640 21,610 6,586 895 7,481 |
2024 Total £ 5,885 2,000 74 7,959 4,500 - 756 5,591 240 11,087 (3,128) 4,023 895 |
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Little Cloud
Statement of assets and liabilities
As at 31 March 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
Cash funds
Cash at bank and in hand 7,481 895
Total cash funds 7,481 895
Cash funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds 7,481 895
Total cash funds 7,481 895
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Approved by the trustees on 16 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by
Christopher Walsh - Chair of Trustees
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