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Early Essentials UK

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1186657
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 27, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Nov. 29, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Springfield House
Mill Lane
Cheadle
SK8 2NT

Activities

We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met. Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.

Objects: To Relieve The Needs Of A New-Born Baby Who Is Born In The UK To Parent(s) Or Carers Who Are Either Refugees Or Asylum Seekers, In Serious Financial Hardship, Fleeing Domestic Abuse, Homeless Or Similar Disadvantage The Provision Of A Moses Basket Starter Pack And Hamper Containing Early Essentials For Both Child And Parent Or Carer

Classification

How
Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
What
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Other Defined Groups

Geography

Country
Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Cheshire East, Manchester City, North Yorkshire, Peterborough City, Salford City, Stockport, Trafford, Warrington, Wigan

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2025 July 27, 2026On time £64,280 £57,319
Sept. 30, 2024 July 23, 2025On time £92,259 £52,091
Sept. 30, 2023 July 24, 2024On time £38,404 £44,285
Sept. 30, 2022 July 17, 2023On time £41,705 £35,289
Sept. 30, 2021 July 28, 2022On time £16,772 £20,891
Sept. 30, 2020 April 6, 2021 £19,355 £12,115

Trustees

Name Appointed
Graham Paul Leech Oct. 20, 2025
Jane Margaret McConkey Aug. 26, 2026
Jeanette Lea July 20, 2026
Lea Frances Ann Leech June 8, 2026
Laura Green Sept. 9, 2026
Natalie Hands June 20, 2025
Sarah Hope Oct. 20, 2025