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Lowestoft And Waveney Breastfeeding Support

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1197208
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 20, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
4 SWALLOWFIELDS
CARLTON COLVILLE
LOWESTOFT
NR33 8TP
NR33 8TP

Activities

LWBS provide families in Norfolk and Suffolk with trained support to reach their breastfeeding goals via volunteer-run breastfeeding cafes, IBCLC home visits and breastpump hire. Support with Perinatal Mental Health and baby wearing is also available. We provide education and training to volunteers, families and HCPs. We work to build links with the NHS and other third-sector organisations.

Objects: 1.For The Public Benefit, The Advancement Of Health Of Those Families Who Wish To Breastfeed/chestfeed Or Provide Breastmilk To Their Babies In Norfolk And Suffolk. In Particular (But Not Exclusively) By Supporting Both The Emotional And Practical Needs Of These Families By Provision Of Support Cafes Where Families Can Access Trained Breastfeeding Support Via Peer Supporters, Breastfeeding Counsellors And/or International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (Ibclc), And By The Provision Of Ibclc Home Visits For Families With Complex Breastfeeding Concerns Or Who Are Unable To Access A Breastfeeding Cafe. 2.For The Public Benefit, The Advancement Of Education Including In Particular (But Not Exclusively) By Provision Of Training To Volunteers And Health Care Practitioners To Expand Their Skills And Knowledge In Supporting Successful Breastfeeding.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Norfolk, Suffolk

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
April 5, 2025 £62,378 £61,816
April 5, 2024 £50,437 £38,642
April 5, 2023 £59,201 £51,378

Trustees

Name Appointed
Elizabeth Mary Lister Fleischer Dec. 20, 2021
Emily Jane Cole June 21, 2022
Hannah Victoria Barker Dec. 20, 2021
Jemma Margaret Percy June 17, 2024
Samantha Jayne Sale June 21, 2022
Tanya Elizabeth Slater June 27, 2024
Victoria Louise Bellward Dec. 20, 2021
Vivien Frances Crane June 21, 2022