## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period**
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**Charity name** Bethel Baby Bank **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1196120 **Charity's principal address** 6 Seaford Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2EU (do not write to this address)
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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## **Section B Structure, governance and management**
## **Description of the charity’s trusts**
Our charity operates as a charitable trust, established to support children Type of governing document and families in need through the provision of donated goods and essential (eg. trust deed, constitution) items. We are committed to alleviating hardship and promoting wellbeing within our community. Our charity is constituted as a charitable trust, governed by a trust deed How the charity is constituted that outlines our objectives, powers, and the responsibilities of our (eg. trust, association, company) trustees. This legal structure ensures that our activities are carried out in accordance with our charitable purposes and provides a clear framework for decision-making and accountability. appointed Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)**
You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
- the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
- relationship with any related parties;
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
## **Section C Objectives and activities**
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We have successfully collected numerous donations from families, which we have provided to those in need. These donations include toys, bedding, clothes, and books, all of which have been distributed to families who require assistance. The number of people seeking help has increased over the past year, but we have effectively met the growing **Summary of the objects of the** demand. Currently, we have many items stored, waiting to be given to **charity set out in its** those in need. **governing document** We have had families referred to us specifically for assistance with items for children. However, our biggest challenge is the limited storage space for these donated items.We have a premises where people can do drop off for items for children then we can pick it up. We’ve been fortunate to receive generous donations from families in our community, ranging from toys and books to clothes and bedding. These items have been thoughtfully sorted and distributed to families facing hardship, with a particular focus on supporting children. Over the past year, we’ve seen a noticeable rise in the number of people reaching out for help, and we’ve worked diligently to meet this growing demand with compassion and efficiency. Currently, we have a substantial stock of donated items ready to be shared, but our biggest hurdle is the limited storage space available. This challenge has made it difficult to manage the volume of donations, **Summary of the main** especially as more families are referred to us specifically for children’s **activities undertaken for the** essentials. To help streamline the process, we’ve set up a dedicated **public benefit in relation to** premises where donors can drop off items for children, which we then **these objects (include within** collect and prepare for distribution. Our commitment remains strong: to **this section the statutory** ensure every item finds its way to a family who truly needs it. **declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)**
## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)**
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You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about:
- policy on grantmaking;
- policy programme related investment;
- contribution made by volunteers.
## Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance We have secured a place for families to drop off items for donation. **Summary of the main** We managed to help hundreds of children in need. **achievements of the charity** Although we did not have any monetary help we are glad to help families **during the year** with what we get from people.
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## **Section E Financial review**
Reserves Policy Statement
**Brief statement of the** Our charity does not hold financial reserves. Any funds we receive or will **charity’s policy on reserves** receive will be used immediately and directly to support children in need. We prioritise delivering essential items and services to families as soon as resources become available, ensuring that every donation has an immediate and meaningful impact.
**Details of any funds materially in deficit**
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## **Further financial review details (Optional information)**
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- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
## **Section F Other optional information**
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## **Section G Declaration**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** chamboko
**Full name(s)** abigail **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** chair **etc) Date** 20/10//2025
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**Bethel Baby Bank – Trustee Annual Report and Accounts**
**Date: February 10, 2025**
Bethel Baby Bank has been serving the Dudley Borough community since 2021. This charity was established to support children whose parents or guardians are facing financial difficulties and hardships. The long-term impact of the pandemic on many families in Dudley has led to increased risks of violence, debt, and other hardships, resulting in mental health issues that often affect children.
We encourage parents and guardians to reach out to us if they are struggling with the rising cost of living. Some children in our community may require basic essential items, and that is where we come in. Our mission is to provide preloved clothes, toys, bedding, toiletries, and books to children, helping them secure a better future. We aim to uplift, support, and transform lives for the better.
To fulfill our mission, we seek donations of preloved, unwanted clothing, bedding, toys, books, and toiletries. Donors can call our number to arrange for item collection on Weekdays or drop off at one of our venues. We also accept referrals from various charities for families needing emergency packages for their children. We provide these families with donated items tailored to their specific needs and the ages of the children involved. Most of the preloved clothing and bedding we receive are washed, folded, and stored in boxes, ready for distribution to those in need.
One of the primary challenges we face is the lack of dedicated premises. Having our own space would greatly facilitate our operations and improve accessibility for drop-off and walk-in families. A property would enhance our ability to serve the community effectively. Without a permanent location, we struggle to carry out our duties as efficiently as possible.
Thanks to the generous contributions from the public, we have helped hundreds of families by providing emergency essential packages, including items requested through referrals from other charities. Every item was delivered personally to those who reached out for assistance.
Another significant challenge we encounter is the lack of a van. Our ability to deliver packages and collect donations is essential for expanding our outreach efforts. A van would be a game changer, enabling us to transport items across the community effectively.
We are proud to have assisted hundreds of families in need so far and aim to help even more in the future. Securing a premises and a small van would greatly enhance our ability to continue this important work. While we have not yet received monetary donations from the public, we welcome these contributions to help us carry out our mission more effectively.
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