GROUP B STREP SUPPORT
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the UK's commonest life-threatening infection in newborn babies. Without preventative medicine, GBS infects approximately 700 babies a year: 75 die & 40 survivors have long-term problems. Most GBS infections are preventable by offering higher-risk women antibiotics in labour. GBSS informs pregnant women and health professionals how to do this, saving tiny lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small planned deficit of £2,123 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £407,808. While free reserves of approximately £100,308 are below the trustees' target of six months' expenditure, the filing notes strong cash balances of £421,017 and no restricted funds, indicating sufficient financial resilience.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one trustee received emoluments, including pension contributions of £24,829 for acting as Chief Executive”
“The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted, undesignated reserves equivalent to approximately six months’ expenditure” — page 12
“During the year, one trustee received emoluments, including pension contributions of £24,829 for acting as Chief Executive”
Trustees
- Alison Eddy
- Alison Ruth Bedford Russell
- Amy Marie Trenter
- Daniel Richard Lloyd Hobster
- Deborah Crohn
- Diane Jones
- Dr Edward Patrick Morris
- Geoffrey Martin Baldock
- Jane Plumb
- Robert Plumb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £360k | £362k |
| 31/12/2024 | £389k | £377k |
| 31/12/2023 | £368k | £427k |
| 31/12/2022 | £382k | £349k |
| 31/12/2021 | £374k | £353k |
Common questions
Is GROUP B STREP SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small planned deficit of £2,123 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £407,808. While free reserves of approximately £100,308 are below the trustees' target of six months' expenditure, the filing notes strong cash balances of £421,017 and no restricted funds, indicating sufficient financial resilience. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of GROUP B STREP SUPPORT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £24,829 band.
Who funds GROUP B STREP SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GROUP B STREP SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE RAINFORD TRUST, THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Advancement of health and the saving of lives |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Advancement of health and the saving of lives |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Welfare |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £5k | The advancement of health or saving of lives |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £5k | The advancement of health or saving of lives |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £4k | |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Advancement of health and the saving of lives |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £2k | Advancement of health and the saving of lives |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £19k | GBS Family Support & Helpline |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £9k | Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy & Newborn Babies Leaflet Translation |
| UK government | 02/10/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £40k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £264k |
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | 1 | £98k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| The Bridgepoint Group Foundation | 1 | £57k |
| D D MCPHAIL CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT CIO | 1 | £56k |
Charities like this
- BLISS -THE NATIONAL CHARITY FOR THE NEWBORN
- CBUK26
- UNITED KINGDOM SEPSIS TRUST LIMITED
- NEW LIFE
- LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN
- Inflammatory Neuropathies UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP B STREP SUPPORT | £360k | £24,829 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLISS -THE NATIONAL CHARITY FOR THE NEWBORN | £2.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CBUK26 | £4.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED KINGDOM SEPSIS TRUST LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE | £271k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |