. La Leche League GB mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (A charity and company limited by guarantee and not having share capital, registered in England) REPORT AND FINANCIAL srATEmErS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Company Number 1566925 Charity Number 283771 (England and Wales) SC050396 (Scotland)
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (C(XnE[ry number 1566925) (A Company fimited by guarantee and not hawng share capital) CONTENTS PAGES CHAIR'S REPORT FOR ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report 12 Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure account) 13 Balance Sheet 14 Notes to the Financial Statements
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRrrAIN (company nurnber 15669251 (A C(xnpany luThted by guarantee and not having share capitsl) COUNCIL OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR ANNUAL FINANaAL STATEMENTS In the last year our charity has continued to offer a range of in person, local group meetings and online meetings. Online meetlly started during the pandemic LLLGB have chosen to continue to offer them as they have further extended our reach to those unable to tt3vel or unable to aThs our local grDUP meetings for a variety of reasons. LLLGB off5 free at point of access. help to all who plan to breastfeed through mother-ttrmother supporL encouragement, information and education. and promotes a better understanding of breasrfeeding as an important element in the healttry development of the baby. Mothers can access support through face-to-face and online meetings. the web"te. s(xiaJ metha. email. tt message. phone. and podcasL Breastfeethng is the most healthy and eco-fn"endly way to feed your baby, it is widely promoted by the NHS as a healthy start in life for babies. In addition. LLLGB provides free information and education to partners. family members, health care professionals and arybody inter to protect and promote the health benefits of immediate and long-term breastfeedin& This is accessible through our online resources, extra meetings, workshops and if agreed with the local Leader, as one to one supporL We depend on rnembershi and donations as our primary income source to cover the costs involved in running a national OrnsatIon, for example our website nmning and mairrtenance costs, training our volunteer5 and paying for our two part-time staff members. With fewer donations from families and general costs going up. our total profit for the last two years has decreased compared to prevTrous yea. We are not in an ideal financi31 position at the momenL despite a surplus from previous years. Therefore, we are aware that LLLGB needs to include planning strategies to increase our income streams and review budgeting forecasts and OUtng5 regularly in order to continue to be sustainable long temL We plan to extend support to a wider variety of communities in the next few yeark We have started our current practices and policies to highlight awareness amongst our volunteers and potential projects to broaden our reach, ir3duding extra equity, diversity and indusion training for all volunteers, catIng new and improved resources and ongDiog updates of our websit£ The LLLGB podcasL launched in 2023. has been a succe4 reathllng a wider audience and offering a variety of topics that can be accessed on the move, at any time. We have more projects in the pipeline. LLLGB seeks to maintsin our mission and philosopFry whilst bearing in mind the needs and expectations of our We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our amazing vojunteers and staff who selflessly offer support to each other, LLLGB and the mothers, parents and families who come to us for support and information. Helen Russ - on behalf (rf the Council of DirectOf5
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (compary number 1566925) (A Compary fimited try guarantee arnj not having share piLIl) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Tnstees t their report and financial sLitements for the ar ended 31 March 2024. The t adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accountsng and Reporting by Charth"es (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the tharity. PRINCIPAL Acrivrry The prirxipal activity of the comparry is the Fxovision of breastfeeding help. information and educatiOfL LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION NaTh of cnpany. LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN The company is incorporated under the compani Act (No. 1566925). La Leche League Great Britsin is a registered tharity (No. 283771 England and Wales. SC050396 Scotland) DIRECTORS The directors of the charitable comparry are its trustees wrposes of charity Lrn The following persors h served during the year Apnl 2023~ Marth 2024. Joanna Godden Eleanor Moriarty Miriam Main Helen Russ Ruth Lewis Rebecr3 auett Sian Keller Amanda Dunbar Anne Gaskell (appointed February 2024) (appointed February 2024. resigned June 2024) (appointed Novembu 2023) (appointed November 2023) (appointed NO 2023} (appointed November 2023) (appointed November 2023) (appointed November 2023. resigned June 2024) (appointed November 2023, resigned March 2024) (appointed August 2023. reSid Novanber 2023) (appointed May 2023. resigned Marth 2024} (appointed October 2022. resigned January 2024) (aPtted Octobff 2021 resigned June 2024) (appointed October 2022, resigned June 2024) (appointed October 2021 resigned January 2024) (appointed October 2022, resigned June 2023} (appointed October 2021, resigned April 2023) (appointed (knber 2021. resigned April 2023) (appointed November 2020. resigned November 2023) (appointed July 2019, resigned November 2023) Hannah Ford Efrat Burman Louise Moran aaire Grimstead Benaifer Bhandari Sarah Denniston knwood Clare Davidson COMPANY SECREfARY aaire Patel REGISTERED OFFICE Charlotte House, Stanier Way, The Wyvern Business Park, Derby, DE216BF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mrs K Seagrave FCA, Fouetté Accountancy Solutions lim" 82a Selby Lane. Keyworth. Nottingham. NG12 5AJ BANKERS TSB Bank plc B[gf0rd Nottingham NG2 5JD
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtrAIN (compary nwnber 1566925) (A C(Mnpany limited by guarantee and not having share capital) REPORT OF THE TRUStEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH, 2024 OUR PURPOSES Our purpos as set out in objects of the compaTry'S Memorandum and Artides of Association are: to promote the physical and psychological health of mothers and children through education in the technique of breastfeedin& and to advance the education of the public and especially those concerned with the care of children, in the health benefits both immediate and long-term of breastfeedin& OUR AIMS Our aims are to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support. encouragemenL information and education. and to promote a better understsnding of breastfeeding as an importsnt element in the healthy dLweJotrnt of the baby and the mother. Our aims fully refiect the purp(w the charity was set up to further. OUR 08JEcfivES Our objectives for the year continued to be the provision of information and support in diverse fomiats to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, as well as offering support and information to the fathers/partners. families and health professionals who are supporting the mother and baby. The strategies employed to athieve the charity's objectives are through: Training and supporting La Leche League Leaders Encouraging and supporting Leaders in forming local groups Supporting Leaders in delivering support and information to mothers. eloping breastfeeding courses Maintaining and growing our subscribing and health professional memberships, providing them with well referenced inforntiOn and support Produang publicabons for Leader5, members. health professionals and the generdl wbfic Raising public awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and La Lethe League as a trusted source of well and participation in other relevant local, national and international organisations . In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the Trustees have considered the Charity Cornmission's guidan on public benefiL ENSUFUNG OUR WORK DEUVERS OUR AIMS We review our aims, objectives and activities on a regular basis. The main objectives for the year continued to be the provision of information and support in diverse formats to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their famdies. in addition to achieving wifK3nt cost savings and raising money in order to secure our financhil future. rEview l(M)ks at the success of each activity we have undertaken, and the benefits they have brought to each group. We have referred to the guidan gjven in the Charity Commiwon's generaj gwdance on pubhc benefit when vIeW our aims and objertives, and in planning future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and aCtItIeS seL The Strategi employed to achieve the charivs objectives are to: focus on meeting the needs of breastfeeding rnOthe and babies for inforniation and support: enable mothers and families throughout the UK to access our information and services easily (e.g. with a babv in arn and older child(ren) at their knee). provide healthcare professionals with tools to enable them to help mothers/families effectively in their local comrnunitie
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (crynpary number 1566925) (A Company hmited by guarantee and nol having share capital) srRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GOVERNtNG DOCUMEKr La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) is an Affiliate of La Leche League International (LLU), a world-wide not-for-profit orEanisation and internatsonally recognLsed authority on breastfeedin& La Leche League GB is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission and with the OSCR and is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, iTKorpordted under the 2006 Cornpanies A¢ by its Mernorandum and ArtKles of AScIatIOn. dated 9 June 1981 and amended to allow for current governance arrangements on 23 October 2(X)4, 22 November 2CKJ8, 12 October 2013. 25 May 2014. ll October 2014. 10 October 2015. 16 April 2020. The leader Membef5 of the Compary are those who have been accredited by Li Leche League International as competent to offer breastfeeding inf0rn13tion to the best of their ability in the advancement of the objectives of La Leche League Great Britsin ("La Leche League Leaders") and who have paid their annual Leader fee to LLLGB. LLL Leader number5 at 31/3124- 218 As set out in the Articles of Association, the Chair of the Trustees is elected by the Counal of "rectOrS (the Trustee board). Eath year. at the Annual General Meeting (usuajly held in Oct0ber/N(yber) attended by the member5 of the charitable company. one third (or the nearest number to a third) of TrteeS shall retire. but shall be eli"ble for re-election. subject to restrictions placed on the re-election of Departmentsl Directors. Departmental Directors are Trustees who have been elected by the membership to tske responsibifrty for designated areas of the comparfs business and who may not serve more than two three-year terms in such a position. All voting members are circulated with invitations prior to the AGM advising them of the retiring Trustees and requesting them to nominate Trustees for election at the AGM. The Trustee board has the power to co-opt other Trustees during the year, subject to such persons then stanOing for election at the next AG wh considering co-opting Truste the board has regard to the requirement for any specialist skills needed. TRusfEE INDuclloN AND TRAINING New Trustees receive an orienLition pack (revised and updated as necessary) to brief them on their legal obligations under tharty and compary law. a copy of the Memorandum and Artides of Assoaatson. the charity's policies and procedures handbook, the department structure and decision-making processes, the recent financial statements of the tharity and the current strategic pkn New trustees a also orierrtated into the (line workspaces and docum drNe currently used for all trustee work. Opportunities a given to new Trustees to meet key employees and other Trustees. Tnkn are encouraged to attd appropriate tsMal traAning events where these will fa(ilitate the undertaking of their role. ORGANISATION The Counal of DirectOT5 (COD). whith adrni the tharity. can have up to thirteen Direct( The Counol holds fr quartuty meetings eath year. These are full day meeting5 in person (OnfW in certain arcumstances). In addition as required, the COD holds regular shorter meetings online for day-to-day departmental and governance work. In this way the COD are able to work collabordtively, keep.ng up to date x threctot5 in aur shared online workspaces The Trustees manage the d3y-tO-day operations of the tharity. To facilitate effective operations. authority is delegated to stsff and other volunteer5. within terms of delegation appro try the Tnlee& for operational mattw5 induding finance, volunteer training and support, publications and training activities. RISK MANAGEMENT Risks facing the organisation are reassessed on an ongoing basis and plans put in place to mitTgate thern, with these plans carefully monitored and adjusted as necvjsary. risks are addressed in the following w:
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRrrAtN (clxnpary number 1566925) (A Coxnpany fimited by guarantee and not having share capita Risks assodated with the cts of our Infrastructu. Our daLibase sUPPOrts our administrative effiuency. particularly in the w y prDcess membership& We offer annual memberships and monthty memberships payable by (firect dlt., The new website has further increased efficiency of administration. This year we have increased security on the website and MirUed phishing attack Risks ass(xiated with the economic between the trathg subsidiary (LLL (Books) Ltd.) and LLLGB: these risks h been mitigated by cost contsinment and improved trading conditions as detailed in this report. LLLGB are able to join discussions about LLLI'S management and consider details of changes to bylaws and other proposed res1OnS to the LLLI Policy and SLinding Rules (PSR). ensuring that GB Leader5 have their voices heard. This indudes hamng a guaranteed GB Leader seat on the LLLI Board and a COD represerTtstTve on the LLL D review panel. When implementing LLLI Policies in GB. trustees need to ensure alignment and compliance with UK laws and LLLGB tharitable obje Risks associated with lack of general funds fr(xn memknhips and donations: some fundraising has been undertaken, induoing onfine do(3tiOnS and encouraging membership. The tharity is increasingly working on obtstning grant funding for specific tailored projects and the provision of training to our volunteer Leader5, through local and national grants whith can also be used to support local LLL Groups with the costs of running meeting& In times of economic wessure across Great Britain. the tharrty cannot pla signfficant relian on income frDrn donations. ILLGB recognises that going forward focussing on budgetin& forecasting expenditure and reducing costs where possible are all essential to sustainable finance& Rlsks rdathg to Complian with laws and regulatio LLLGB needs to ensure Complian with both comparry law and tharity To minimise risks trustees indude those with knowledge and evien of reltt regulations in supporting LLLGB COD. LLLGB take legal and professional advice where necessary, recognising this as part of our trustee responsibility. in addition. attending relevant governance and role specific training where appropriate. MAIN AREAS OF OPERATION P24D HOW THEY DEUVER PUBUC BENEFtr Our main activities providing inforniation and support are described below- these are undertaken to further our tharitsble purposes for public benefiL Our online resources. contacts and website deliver services to all areas of Great Ptt31 LLLGB are working to increase our local outreach further through accrediting more Leadff5 oping Ioc31 groups, as achieved for example with project funding secured for LLLGB work in Scotland.
IA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (c(xnpary number 1566925) (A Company limited try guarantLY and not having share capiLIl) SUPPORT are trnsifeedin& Ihrou8h LLLGB local groups, a helphne (th a callback Servi}. onlme Help Form& a comprehensive website including live chat and a range of social media channels. We also offer free to access Information and support to partne families and health care prolessional need& Leader aNAicants are supixxted throughoth the w(Kess lry theff local Leader and the UIGB Leader Accreditation Department (LAD). Once accredited, Leaders are supported by a locally based District Co-ordinator and the Leader Department Dwector. there a also SilfICant levels of infom1 rnUt supporL ProfeSOnal Ualson Department (PL) and Panel of Professional Advisors (PPA) LLL Leaders offer support with the norn] course of breastfeedin& The ProlOnal Liaison (PU Department is a small department within LLLGB providing support and information to Leaders dealing with more complex breastfeeding quefie& Chjr PL DePartt is W of a wider LLL Global PL fw. The LLLGB pe1 of Pr¢loal Advws (PPA} are a body of experts in breastfeeding and birth researth and practi. They adw.se our Professional Liaison Department and support us with medical queries and challenges. INFORMATION We share breastfeeding infomiation through our paper pubfications, website, professional liaison, public relations, and support organsations in the UL For example the Baby Feethig Law Group. (BFLG) EDUCATION and DEVELOPMENT Our Education and Development Department runs a programme of antenatal breastfeeding courses. which in the current finanaal year have been pr(Nided both online and in pers( under the titje of "BeguV astfeethng". Ths innovative offering, provided at no charge to families, has contributed significantly to a wider awareness of the support LLLGB offers. in this year thirty-four courses have been run. This year LLLGB invested in Wimeo to facifrtate in-house enrichment training for Leaders induding the National Workshop 2023 being run as a fully accessible live hybrid event with access to key sessions available for a month afterwardL We are in the process of rng out Leader tratrllng dunng 2024. coverng the fdkywwE are. Safwanfmg Children Levels l & 2, Safeguarding Adults Levels l & 2 Equaltty, Diversity & HumBn Rights and Information Governance. ADMINisfRAlloN and FINAN stsff. our Operdtions Manager and Bookkeeper. Further inforniation on ow finanaal pOs"0n is set out in the Finance ReporL Pubfic Relations and me73 LLLGB has been vthing to raise awareness of who we are and what we do at tx)th a local and a GB leveL We aim to inuease awareness of and access1"ty to Ir GB-WKle provision of breastfeeth.ng SUpt via l(x31 Leader cont3Ct and local groups all over GB. La Leche League GB has received several media enquiries during the year asking for our response to vario(s news stories about breastfIn& LLL Leader5 have taken part when wailablty allows n fdd discussions on local ra(fio, national rneIa, and TV interviews. LLLGB has been quoted in articles on the national print media. as well as online media thannel We ctInued to expl(Ye and pand ow social media [xESen as a w of readmng new and existing 3uthences. and of raising the profile and awareness of LLLGB in general. Social Me(fia The social media team coordinates posts, memes, and Information sharing via Facebook. X, Instagram and YouTube. We promote the inform3tion avadable on ow wetsite. raise awareness of the presen of LLLGB grou[ across England. Wales and Scotland, advocate for families, and encourage membeT5hip and donations. We also aim to encourage interaction. peer support and encouragement across our thannel& On X we interact with Healthcare Professionals. academic and allied organisations. for enmple. covering conferences and APPG on Infant Feedmg & Inequafities
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtTAIN (compary number 1566925) (A Company rnrted try guarantee and not having share capit31) meetin85 on the latesl research and best practice. We offer individual support to anyone who contacts us via social media with a view to eventually connecting them with their local group where possible. VOWNTEER SUPPORT Leader Accreditation Department (LAD) Our team of Coordinators of Leader Accreditation (CLAS) continue to work with new and existing Leader Applicants. The LAD team met in-peT50n in March 2024 for a productive departmental meeting. The Administrator of Leader Applicants {ALA) meets monthly with the International LAD Council and Erfery other month with the LLLI Board. In March 2024, the LLLGB LAD ALA attended the LAD council International Meeting where the future of accreditstion was (fiscussed. Scottish Government Breastfe£ Programme fi)r Government 2018-2024 In 2023-2024 La Leche League GB received an additional year of funding from the Scottish Government for two proJ"ert&" LLL Group DÉyelopment in Scotland and Peer Support Training with Breastfeeding LENS Ltd. Li Lethe League groups in Scotland have continued to offer support by phone and online. as well as In-perst meeting& Scottish Government funding continues to be used to secure venues for face-to-face meetings, and for continuing professional development (CPD) for volunteer5. The 'Beginning BreaStfeeIng. course onfine continues to offered by Leaders in Scotland. past ar, it has been offered quartefty, reaching approximately eight famifies each session. Ths reporting period saw us continue our CPD offer for Li Leche League Leaders and tr3tnee Le3der5. LLL Groups in Scotland held an in-person educational event in Edinburgh in May 2023. The funding enabled us to invite guest speaker& to choose an accessible venue and redeem travel and workshop expenses to voluntee The Peer Support Project with Breastfeeding LENS trains local mothers to support each other and promote breastfeethmg in an area in East Lothian vrfth low breastfeeding rat. The mm7ber of groups meeting each week ar the number of trained supporters have continued to grow. Enrichment activits'es for volunteer peer supporters induded a talk lry Dr justi Reilly. Amiual data show breaStfeeing rates increased (Ner the past year in the project area. Pn)ject oversight is provided by Breastfeeding LENS in cooperation with LLLGB. With both projects. LLLGB aims to contrTri ute to the Scottish G(yvernmenfs objective of reducing the breasrfeeding attrition rdte at the 6-8 week infant review. In Marth 2024. three Leaders from Scotland travelled to the La Leche League European Management Symposium in Frankfurt to present a talk on our work m Scolland. The presentation. entitled. "Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland: D0ping LLLGB in a Positive Policy Chrnate" was delIred to European administrator5 of LLL
IA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRrrAIN Icompary number 1566925) (A Company hmited by guarantee and not hnE share caprtal) INFORMATION Breastleeding Matters Breastfeelfing Matters, LLLGB'S bi-monthly member newsletter, is produced by a team of dedicated Leaders and is a terrific resource for our member5 who can thoose to receive it in paper form or electroniGilly. It is full of informatson and wonderful stories shared by mother5 and families. which provide encouragement and there are often suggestions for those in similar situations. There have been thanges to the Breastfeeding Matters team over the past year, induding a new editor, Jayne Joyce. and our Operations Manager has recently taken on the role of layout editor in addition to her other responsibilities. Breastfeeding Matters articles are often referred to by our breastfeeding counsellors during our local group meetings, whether in person or online, and thLry can be a useful resource to promote LLLGB membership. Breastfeeding Matters is read around the world, although its circulation is especially wide across Britain, Ireland and France. Articles of particular interest are also made available on the LLLGB website. Podcast - The episodes released to date of the LLLGB Podcast are proving successful in adding another way for LLL information and support to become more accessible and well known in GB. The podcast was13unched. with its first episode Why BreastfeedLng Support Matter<. in Noverntr 2Q23 and has added another avenue for LLLGB to become more widely recognised. Leafiets TeanL Booklets & Inforniation Sheets LLLGB publishes w frfty different information sheets and baokletl These are for sale in the LLLGB shop as gngle copies and bulk pads and packs, and are popular with parents, Leader5, breaStfeeing supporter5 and health professionals in the UK and beyon(L The text of many leaflets can aIso be read on the LLLGB websit Our Positioning and Attachment leaflet is available for sale in Kindle format. Also available is the popular Complete Reference SeL comprisirg the contents of the FuIl Sarnple SeL ready filed for ew reference. Parefits attenthng LLLGB Beginning Breastfee(fing Antenatsl Courses receive a pack of specially selected leaflets as part of their course. LLL Ireland purthases and sells our leaflets and LLL New Zeajand have continued to print many of our titles under licence. The leaflets team continued their work on revamping and streamlining our leaflet collection using the information collated fIOW]ng a survey of Leader& LLLGB engaged a graphic designer and have been workng with her on a new design and formaL The possibility of updating the LLLGB logo to refiect our reath s being cfiscussed. The LLLGB publications team plan to build the team by recruiting new writers and continue to make progress. optimistic that some leaftets in the updated f0rn13t wlt I be pubfished in 2024. From 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, our national website (www.laleche.org.uk) recorded 2.2m page views from 1.2m active users. After "La Leche League" our most google searched queries were about how to increase milk supply. and alcohol & breastfeeding. The pages with the most views are -Breastfeeding At Night- (115K). "Sleepy Baby" (75K) and "How to increase your milk supply" (69K). Other popular pages were information on thrush and too much milk/over5upply as well as our Get Support page where mothers can find out how to get in touth with a Leader or a local group directly. Keeping the breastfeeding information on our webslte up to date and accurate is an ongoing priority, ahead even of generating new content. We continue to monitor our use of images and language to ensure they represent the full diverse range of mothers and children we support. A new prIdCY tool was installed on the website in January 2024 to improve GDPR compliance. We have improved our website search function and prioritised the breastfeeding Information as the recommended content in the search. We started consulting with volunteer web exwts, as a long term piece of work to update the website with particular focus
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtrAIN (c(wnpary number 15669251 (A Company limited Lry guarantee and not ha[¥ share cawLIl) on user experience, accessibility and functionality. We have improved user engagement by optimising form design, functionality and usability. We are Increasing the audio visual content of the website, embedding videos where possible, including adding subtitles to deOS where we have permission to alter the contenL Behind the scenes. we contlnue to develop our website-based resources for our Leaders so they can record their work securety online which also improves our internal record keeping. We (XK alumni and xe wateful to them f(Y the sLYvice they prOded to LLLGB and their continued SUPPOfL LLLGB Shop (LLL Book5 Ltd - the trading arni of LLLGB) LLLGB Shop (LLL Books Ltd) is a trading subsidiary wholly owned by LLLGB and financially separate from the charity. It is a stffEd UK compary with its own board of (unpaid) directo Ary surplus income at the ef of the fukninaal year is (knated to LLLGB. The 2023-24 tsx year brought a turnovu of 6.852 (2023 £20.166). Vdhich enabled us to Gift Aid a surplus of £1.066 to LLLGB (2023 £2522)- This reduction in sales Income and ongoing significant increases in fulfilment and shipping costs have been the main factors in the fall in our We stock an exceptionally we range of book% leaflets and Leader resources totslling more than 120 different line& All our products are ne Wlth LLL philosoptry. Our customer base indudes part& baStfeedllig supporter5 (paid and volunteer), NHS trusts and other health organisations. Our leaflet Full Sample Set and Complete Reference Set were our top seller& These are made up in small batches to ensure they always contain current leaflet& The Breasrfeeding Answers Pocket Guide. Sleep, The Womanfy Art of Breosrfeeding, and Adventures in Tandem Nuf5ing We our best-selling books. One very large purchase order of leaflet pads during the year gave a significant boost to our income. We work closely with the LLLGB Publications team to ensure we continue to offer a wide range of current breastfeeding leaflets. The team has been rrUCturing the range of titles we sell in printed form to ensure it stays manageable and can be kept up to date Tn a timefy way. We keep a dose eye on pricing and make adjustments when necessary. but remain committed to offering a gocKJ deal on our products ary time a customer needs to order. LLLGB Shop attended the LLLGB National Workshop in November 2023. where we were able to showcase a wast rdnge of products to LeadeT5 and Leader Applicants. We also rdn sales stalls at the Lact3tion Consultants of Great Britsin conferen in Apnl 2023 and the LLL SE London SFxing Workshop in Woolwich. We use a seff*mployed book-keepu. The remaining admin tasks are shared on a VDlunt3ry basis between the three company directors working from home. Company directors Sue Upstone. Kate Wootton-Beard and Heather Birt would like to thank Sally Harris and Suzanne Cohen their ongoiTLq contrilxjtions over the past years and all the Leader5 who encourage people to buy from the LLLGB Shop. La Leche League GB is affthated with Li Leche League Internatial. though there is no legal ownership and the only finanaal link is the quarterty cost-sharing payments made under our curTent aff13te agreemenL which sets out certain contractual commitments for both parties relating to use of the LLL name and logo. and contributions to shared ntral ADMINISTRATION FINAN This financial year the charity's main sources of income were: Subsuiptions, as usual the bulk of our income came from various forms of subsuiptions totaling around £35.827 this year (compared with £36.575 last year) Donatlons £2201 (£14,730 in 2023), including the LLLGB Books Donatlon of £2.522. Grants, suth as the Scottish Government Funding 10
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (company number 1566925) (A Compatty hmited by guarantee and not h"nE share capiLIl) The accounts show total incomln8 resources for the year of £148,026 which shows an increment when compared with last year's amount (£117.1581. The expenses have risen in the past two years from £127323 in 2023 to £159.704 in 2024. This is a reflection in the UK cost of living increment in the last few year5. Although we have some reserves, we're aware that the cost of living and inflation have increased, leading to higher expenses. We aim to boost our income and make necessary adjustrnents to accommodate these costs. With the assistance of various department heads, we plan to create a budget with designated funds for each departmenL As well as help implementing budget to local groups so they can access further education and do what they know best: support mothers and their families. Most of the local groups resumed their in person meetings, which revealed a rise in donations for the first time in the last couple of year A substantial amount of the groups hold funds for local use, which includes venues hiring and resources needed for the meetings and to accommodate the needs of our attendees. LLLGB'S balance sheet included £97.695.63 cash held by those groups. Restricted funds are funds received from a funder and are to be used for a specific purpose. such as a particular project or activity- The balance of restricted funds is the amount not yet spent on those specific projects and activities. Most LLLGB funds are unrestricted funds, which means that they can be used for any purpose as long as they are used in accordance with our charity aims and objectives. La Leche League's goal is to uphold reserves to guarantee continuity of our work. even in less ideal economic conditions. We a, as ever, deeply appreciative of the support from our local funders, as well as the grants awarded to groups and the generous donations from individuals. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who felt moved to contribute to our cause. whether their donations were large or small. We are also immensely grateful to the volunteers who have dedicated their time and energy to secure grant fundin& thereby allowing the heart of our work to take place. TRUSTEEY RESPONSIBILMES IN RELATION TO THE FINANaAL STATEMEpirs Company law requires the TteeS to prepare finanaal statements that give a true and fair view of the stste of affair5 of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the finanaal year. In doing so the Trustees are required to= select suitabje accounting poliaes and then apply them consistentty. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: and prepare the financial staternents on the going concern basis UnIff it Ès tnapproprtate to pr that the charTty will continue in business. The TeeS a responsljle for maintsining proper accounting records whith (rdoSe with reasonable accuracy at arry time the finanaal position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial sLitements comply th the Companies Act 26. The Trustees are atso responsible for safegu3rdtng the assets of the tharity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mrs K Seagrave FCA of Fouetté AccounLincy Solutions Limited M11 be in as independent eAaminer for the ensumg year. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2(MJ6. The LLLGB Council of Dirertors
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtrAIN (cofflpJry number 1566915) (A Company limited ty guarantee and not having share capit3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REP(hYr TO THE TRUSTEES OF LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN I report on the accounts of the Charitsbje Company for the year ended March 31. 2024. which are set out on pages 13 RESPEcfivE RE5PONSIBIUTIES OF TRusfEES AND EXAMINER The Charity's Trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the ac£ount& The charity's Trustees consi(kn that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Art) and that an independent examination is needed. Even though the charity's gross income did not exceed £250.(K)O tts governing document requires an independent examination and l am Ha satisfied myself that the dwlty is not subject to au(rrt unts cornparry law and is e7)le for in(kpendent exarnination. it ts my responsibility. to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 ACL" to follow the prDcedures laid down in the Gener31 Directions gtven lry the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 A¢" and My examination vrds carried out in accordan WTth the Gener31 Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts Prlted with those record& It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eden that Wld be required in an au(rrt and. consequently. no opinion is given as to whether the accounts In connection with my eramination, no matter has come to my attention: which gi%*s me reasonknle cause to thaL in any rnater1 respe¢ the requirements to keep accounting records in accordan with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006" and to prepare accounts whth acuMI Mth the accounting records. comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and prinaples of the Statement of Recommerxled l)raCti (FRS 102): Accounting and Reporting by Charities rt been met; or to wlith in my owion. atten should be drawn in (Yder to enable a WDper UTnding of the (a) (b) Mrs K Seagrave FCA 823 Selkry lane. Keyworth. Nottin8ham. NG12 5AJ Date 16 November 2024 12
QPU CA(. LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtTAIN (compary number 1566925) (A Company IAmited by guarantee ar not having share capwt31) INDEPENDENT EXAMtNERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRrrAIN I rep(xt the accounts of the Charitable Company for the year ended March 31. 2024, whith are set out on pages 2 to RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The Charity's Trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the epar of the accounts. thrtS Ttustees consider that an audJ"t s not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Even though the charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000 its governing document requires an independent examination and l am qualified to w)dertake the examination by being a qualif member of the ICAEW. satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is elw.ble for independent examination, it is my responsibility. to Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A¢ tD follow the prOdreS laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act. and to state whether particular matter5 come to my attenti(. Basis of independent examinerfs report My eyamination was carrd out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charrty Commssion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts prvJented with those records. It atso indudes consider3tion of arry unusual ttefns or disdosures in the account& and seekn.ng explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair VI and the report is rlted to those matters set out in the ststement bel(TW. In connection ¥th rny eX3mirtion. no matter has come to nry attention" which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respecL the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records. comply wtth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2CK)6 and with the methods and principles of the ststement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102): Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. (a) (b) Mrs K Seagrave FCA Fouetté AccounLincy Solutions rnited 82a Selby Lane. Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 SAI Date 16 November 2024 12
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (company number 1566925) (A Crynpany hnNled by guatre a)d not knn8 share capit31) stATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnvtfiES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INCOMING AND ENDOWMENTS Unrestricted Restncted 31.03.24 Total 31.03.23 Notes Income and endowments from generated funds: Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Income and endowments from charitable activities 118322 3.452 1,465 5.476 118322 3.452 IA65 24.787 72592 2.619 1.688 40259 19.311 Total income and endowments 128.715 19311 148m6 117.158 Cost of generating funds- Cost of generating voluntary income Fundraising tradin& cost of goods sold & oth goods 12309 12309 18373 Charitable actieS Governance costs IL8302 6,722 22371 140.673 107543 2.(K17 Totsl Resources Expended 137333 22371 159.704 127323 NEf INCOMING RESOUR5 FOR THE YEAR net (experKliture for the year (8.618) 13.060) (11.678) (10.765) Transfer between funds Fund balances at l Awll.2023 274.231 33391 307.622 318387 Fund balances at 31 Marth.2024 265.613 30331 295.944 307.622 The statement of finanaal activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 13
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (company number 1566925) (A Company limited by guarantee and not havin8 share capital) COMPANY NUMBER 1566925 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tan8ible Investment in subsidiary Notes 367 10,000 10,000 10,184 10,367 CURREKf ASSErs StcKk Sundry debtors and prepayments Balance at Charities Official Investment Fund Cash in bank 2.379 10,293 79,744 222,780 2,379 5,867 79,744 236,524 315,196 324,514 CURRENT LIABILITIES-CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 29,436 27,259 NET CURRENT ASSErs 285,760 297,255 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURREKf UABIUTIES 295,944 307,b22 REPRESEKfED BY: RESERVES: Unrestrlrted funds Desi8nated fund Geiiei al fuiid 265,613 274,:31 265,613 30,331 274,231 33,391 Restrlcted funds 11 295,944 307,622 The Trustees are satisfied that the charitable company is entitled to exemption from the provision5 of the Companies Act 2(X)6 (the Act) relating to the audit of the accounts for the year by virtue of section 477 and that no member or member5 have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for: ensurinR that the charitable company keeps proper accountin8 records which comply with section 386 of the Act, and preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charitable company as at the end of the financial year and of its Surplus or deficiency for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relatin8 to financial statement5, so far as applicable to the charitsble company. (li) These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies, subject to the small companies regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of Trustees 16 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Helen Russ Adriana Espinhal 14
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtrAIN (compary number 1566925) (A C(xnpany bmited by guarantee and not hing share capital) COMPANY NUMBER 1566925 LANCE SHEEf AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Tangible 367 10.( 10.(xx) 10,184 10.367 Stock Surxlry debtOf5 and prepnts Balance at Charities Official Investment Fund Cash in bank 2,379 10293 79,744 222,780 2,379 5,867 79,744 236,524 315,196 324,514 kniounts falling due within one 29.436 27.259 NET CURREKf ASSETS 285,760 297,255 295,944 307.622 RESERVES: Designated fund General funds 265.613 274.231 265.613 30331 274.231 33391 295y4 307,622 The Trustees are satisfied that the charitable company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2(x (the Act) relatmg to the audit of the accounts fof the year by of section 477 and that no member ( members have requested an au(fit pursuant to section 476 of the ACL The Trustees acknowledge their resp0r"tses for. (i) ensuring that the charitable company keeps proper accounting records which comply with section 386 of prEPry accourts lch give a true and fair vilw of the state of affaiT5 of the tharitaNe compary as at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficiency for the financial year in accordance with the requirements seCtS 394 and 395. and whth othervfi5e comply with the requwements of the Companies Act 2(X)6 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the chantable comparry. to the small companies regime. Trustees on 16 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by. . Hi LLTr4 - LLC4QE(L Di PF¥tLJ ( i ecolD(L 14
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (compary number 15669251 (A Company limited by Rucirantee and not havlnR share Cclpltal) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The aCcnts have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convention and in accordance wilh the provisions of Section IA "Small Entlties" of Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting St3ndard applicable in the UK and ReFth of Irelarf. the Charities ACL Companie* Ad 20( and the St3tement of Recommended Practicr. "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102). DONATIONS AND GRANT5 InC0Th fr(xn donations and grants. inclu(fing c3piLIl grants. is induded in frncoming resourc when these are reCeIable. except as follow5: When donoT5 speafy that donations and grants gTven to the tharity must be used in future accounti periods, the income is deferred until those periods. When donof5 iM[xe conditions. whith have to be fulfilled befofe the charrty becomes entitled to use such income. the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre-conltI0ns for use have been meL When donor5 specify that donations and grants. indutfing capital grants. are for Particar Strted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions rerdIng entitlement, this income is induded in RESOURCES EXPENDED Resources expended are induded in the Statement of Finanaal Activitses on an accruals basi& indusrve of any VAT Nvhich cannot be recovered. Certain expenditure 15 directly attn"butable to specific activities and has been included in those cost categories. Certain other costs. which are attributable to more than one actiwty. are apportioned across cost categories on the basis of an estimate of the proportion of time spent on those actTvities. Charitsble activities indude expenth.ture associated with the provision of informatson. advtce and supporL and tnclude both the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities. Governance costs [rUde those incurred in the governance of the thanty and its assets are rnarty associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. CONSOUDATION The Company is exempt from the requirements to wepare group accounts uNler 398 of the c(pa Act 2(K as the group qualifies as a small siTr group and thus group accounts have not be prepared. Fixed assets are included in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of fixed assets their estimated useful fe of four years on a straightthne basi& Assets cx)skng under £50 are not normally capitalised. Stock5 are walued at the kmer of cost and [t fEalsable value It is not possthle to value the go(xts that are dted to the shops and these are therefore carried at a £Nd dIuatiOn within the year end stockL 15
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (cornpary number 1566925) (A C(xnpany rnited try guarantee and not having share capit31) NOTES TO THE RNANaALSTATEMEKfs FOR THE YL4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (coKllNUED) PENSIONS Pensions are accounted for in accordance with FRS 101 Pension costs and the pension provision for the defined benefit scheme are calculated on the basis of actuarial advice and are tharged to the sLitement of financial activities on a basis to spread the costs over the employees, workmg lives. Pension costs for the defined contribution scheme are charged to the accounts on an accruals basis in the period in vknich thLy OCCW. A pension provision has been ueated within unrestricted funds in Complian with the requirements of the SORP. FUND ACCOUNTING Furmls held by the tharity are either. Unrestricted general funds - these are funds whith can be used in accordan with the tharitsble objectives at the dCret1[ of the Trustees. Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the chan"ty. Restnctions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for partular restrKt purposes. Further explanation of the natu and purpose of eath fund ts tnduded in the notes to the finanoal statement BRANCHES The operating results and net assets of branches of La Leche League Great Britain have been included in the Statement 16
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (c(xnparry number 1566925) (A Company Iirnited by guarantee and not hawng share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED) 2. INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrlrted Restricted Total 31.03.24 31.03.23 INCOMING RESOURCES 59.198 496 3527 22.801 59.198 496 35.827 221 22.159 525 35.789 14.119 Other5 Subscriptsons Donations 118322 118322 71592 Investment income Interest receivable Rent receiwable Sale of assets 1.465 L465 Incoming resources from tharitsble activrties Scottish government grants Alison memorial fund Conference 35,1(X) 2,365 825 1369 1,158 1.158 2.865 2.611 2.611 5.476 19311 24.787 40.259 3. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED: Costs of Fundraising Information Governan 2024 2023 Funds support allocated to artivitles 26.967 64.834 26.967 65.058 26517 60,041 16.236 Direct costs and materials Publications and leaflets Travel and accommodation 224 12.085 1.149 1.149 1281 25.141 183 613 27.227 Training and conferences Depreciation 2442 2.051 183 397 20,874 183 613 22,136 Other costs 5,091 140.673 6.722 159.704 127.923 17
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRtrAIN (compary number 15669251 (A cpanY rnited by guarantee and not h3ng share c3pILIl) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEN15 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (coririNUED) T(yfAL RESOUR EXPENDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 2024 2023 183 Management Committee remuneration Auth'tor5' remuneration - audit services Travel and incidental expenses of Trustees Salaries and wages Soaal Security costs 26.967 26517 26517 26.517 The average number of ernploy during the year was 2 (2023: 2). No employee earned in excess of £60.0(X) (2023: £60.000) ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE COSTS: 2024 2023 Independent Examination fees Legal and professional fees Costs of Trustee tr1 and 5utssten LLLGB International conference and meetings Bad debts Other costs 1,494 3.6(X) 1.149 1,020 479 360 4. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY 2024 2023 10.000 £1 Ordinary Shares in LLL (Books) Lld 10.(xx) 10.(xx) The C(Knpany (wns l(xfA of the OfdKWY share c3P"t31 of LLL (Books) a compary incorpoted In England. LLL (Book5) Ltd. a trading compary selling book5 on breafeeIn& thild care and frdmily life to La Leche League Leaders. members and the general publiG Profits not needed for development are donated to the charity. 18
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (compary number 1566925) (A Compasry hmrted by guarantee and not having share ca1) N(TTES TD THE FINANCIAL StATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 KARCH 2024 (coririNUED) At 31 March 2024 the aggregate capital and reserves of LLL (Books) Ltd. were as follows: Awegate capital Reserves ioJ 25.434 35.434 The net assets of LLL (Books) Ltd at 31 Marth 2024 comprise" TangJ"ble red assets Stock 65 16,852 857 Cash at Bank 37375 Less creIt0T5 {tndu(fing amounts due to group undertakings as below) Amounts owed to the group Other creditors 613 1328 LLL (Books) Ltd made a loss of £11 (2023: £26). after t3X3tion in the year ended 31 March 2024. 5. FIXED ASSErs equipment Balance at l April.2023 Additions Disposals Balance at 31 March,2024 1,944 DEPREaATION Balance at l April,2023 prOs1 in yEar Disposals 1.577 Balan at 31 M3rth.2024 L760 NEf BOOK VALUE At l April. 2023 367 At 31 Marth. 2024 19
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN (cornpary number 15669251 (A Comparry hmited by guarantee and not hawng share c3piLIl) NOTE5 TO THE HNANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (cofffiNUED) DEBTORS 2024 2023 Amounts due for Peer Counsellor Programme Sundry debtors 10,293 5,867 10,293 5,867 CREDITORS 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year. Peer Counsellor Programme Income in advance Other income in advance Trade creditors Other creditors and accruals 24345 3,872 1219 25917 152 i.0 29,436 27,259 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSEfs BEfwEEN FUNDS Net 2024 Total Assets Assets Total Designated fund 10.( 255.613 30,331 265.613 30.331 274.231 33,391 Restricted Total 10.(xJo 285.944 295y4 307.622 The Company is limited by guarantee with no authorised share capital. The amounts guaranteed in the nature of reserve capital are £240. Thv>e amounts are only capable of being called up for the purposes of winding up the Comparry. 10. Restricted funds relate to the following programmes: Scottish government grant
LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRrfAIN (c(Mnpary mllnber 1566925) (A Company limited by guarantee and not having share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED) 11. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS Balan at 01.04.23 resources 3L0324 REsfRicfED FUNDS: Alison memorial fund Scottish Government Grant 2,365 31.026 1,158 3,523 26 (22371) Total restricted funds 33.391 19,311 (22.371) 30331 UNREsfRicfED FUNDS: General funds 274,231 128,715 (137,333) 265.613 Total unrestricted funds 274,231 128,715 (137,3331 265.613 TOTAL FUNDS 307.622 148,026 (159,704)