## **Annual Report for Baby Godiva (2023-2024)** 

## **Introduction** 

As the Director of Baby Godiva, I am pleased to present our annual report for the period of 2023-2024. This report outlines our achievements, challenges, and future plans as we continue to support families in need within our community. 

## **Achievements** 

During the 2023-2024 period, Baby Godiva has made significant strides in our mission to support families. We are proud to report that we have assisted **469 families** by providing over **5,000 items** of consumables, nursery equipment, and feeding equipment. Our commitment to improving the lives of families in our community remains unwavering. 

Our relationships with welfare professionals and self-referring families have continued to strengthen, allowing us to reach those who need our support the most. Additionally, our community champions within local supermarkets played a crucial role in our success, helping us to organise **six extremely successful donation days** . These events not only raised essential resources but also increased awareness of our charity's mission. 

## **Finances** 

Baby Godiva had an annual income of 30,316 GBP in the period 1[st] June 2023 to 31[st] May 2024. 

27,066 grants 

3,250 of donations 

Expenditure totalled 28,505 GBP leaving the charity with cash funds of 3,199 GBp for the year. 

## **Challenges** 

Despite our successes, it has become apparent that Baby Godiva needs to grow beyond the current capacity of our team. The increasing demand for our services has highlighted the necessity for additional support and resources. To address this challenge, we have sought a partnership with **Clothing Coventry** . This collaboration will allow us to pool resources and enhance our ability to serve families in need. 

## **Future Plans** 

As part of our strategic plan, we aim to transition the day-to-day operations of Baby Godiva to Clothing Coventry as a standalone charity. This partnership will enable our current Director, **Isabelle Edgar-McCabe** , to retire to the Trustee board, ensuring that 



her invaluable experience and leadership continue to guide our charity in a supportive capacity. 

We believe that this partnership will not only strengthen our operational capabilities but also expand our reach and impact within the community. We are excited about the future and the potential for growth that this collaboration presents. 

## **Conclusion** 

In conclusion, the 2023-2024 period has been one of both achievement and reflection for Baby Godiva. We are grateful for the support of our volunteers, community partners, and donors who have made our work possible. As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of supporting families and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead through our partnership with Clothing Coventry. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

## **Isabelle Edgar-McCabe** 

Director, Baby Godiva 




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Charity Name No (if any)<br>Baby Godiva 1186073<br>Receipts and payments accounts CC16a<br>For the period  Period start date Period end date<br>To<br>from 1st June 2023 31st May 2024<br>Section A Receipts and payments<br>Unrestricted  Restricted  Endowment<br>Total funds Last year<br>funds funds funds<br> to the nearest      £  to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £<br>A1 Receipts<br>                              -                              -                                -                                -                               -<br>Grants Received                      27,066                              -                                -                         27,066                     15,000<br>Donations                        3,250                              -                                -                           3,250                       2,851<br>Other                               -                              -                                -                                -<br>                              -                              -                                -                                -                               -<br>                              -                              -                                -                                -                               -<br>                              -                              -                                -                                -                               -<br>                              -                              -                                -                                -                               -<br>Sub total  (Gross income for<br>                     30,316                              -                                -                         30,316                     17,851<br>AR)<br>A2 Asset and investment sales,<br>(see table).<br>                              -                                -                                -                              -<br>                              -                                -                                -                              -                                 -<br>Sub total                                -                                -                                -                              -                                 -<br>Total receipts                  30,316                             -                             -                       30,316                  17,851<br>A3 Payments<br>                              -                              -                                -                                -                               -<br>Storage costs                        9,060                              -                                -                           9,060                       8,633<br>Telephone costs                           470                              -                                -                              470                          474<br>Consumables & equipment                      13,937                              -                                -                         13,937                       9,173<br>Waste disposal                           150                              -                                -                              150                             -<br>Motor expenses                           758                              -                                -                              758                       2,346<br>Sundries                        2,506                              -                                -                           2,506                             -<br>Website, hosting & computer                           338                              -                                -                              338                          276<br>Insurance                        1,082                         1,082                          491<br>Subsistance                           204                              -                                -                              204                            23<br>Mileage                               -                              -                                -                                -                            173<br>Sub total [                     28,505 ]                             -                                -                         28,505                     21,589<br>A4 Asset and investment<br>purchases, (see table)<br>Van                               -                                -                              -                                 -<br>                              -                                -                                -                              -<br>Sub total [                              - ]                               -                                -                              -                                 -<br>Total payments                  28,505                             -                             -                       28,505                  21,589<br>Net of receipts/(payments)                    1,811                           -                             -                      1,811  -                3,739<br>A5 Transfers between funds                            -                           -                            -                                -                          -<br>A6 Cash funds last year end                     1,388                           -                            -                       1,388                   5,126<br>Cash funds this year end                    3,199                           -                             -                      3,199                   1,388<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**||
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|**Categories**<br>Signed by one or two trustees on<br>behalf of all the trustees<br>**B1 Cash funds**<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**B3 Investment assets**<br>**B4 Assets retained for the**<br>**charity’s own use**<br>**B5 Liabilities**|(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s))<br>**Details**<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>Van<br>Signature|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**3,199**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**3,199**<br>**-**<br>OK<br>OK<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**8,400**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**liability relates**<br>**Amount due**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>Print Name|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
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under section 1451Sllbl ol the Ad.
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the accounting records wgrg not kept in accordan￿ with section 130
of the Charit￿8 Act," or
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the a¢rounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
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{AC￿urtts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremont
that the a¢¢ounts give a'true and fairf view which 15 not a matter
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