TOWARDS TOMORROW TOGETHER
Raising awareness of the needs of families affected by baby loss.Provision of crisis support.Provision of physical and emotional heath care support.Provision of butterfly boxes, given freely to parents affected to support with the immediate grieving process. Provision of a cuddle cots, this equipment slows the decomposition process following loss.Facilitating peer support groups
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted general reserves of £13,043 against a policy target of 12 months of unrestricted expenditure, which is below the stated policy. The charity reported a net expenditure of £11,583 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £28,622 to £17,039.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold unrestricted general reserves in line with 12 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
“The charity engaged the services of trustees as follows; Deborah Gill, to provide business support, the cost of these services £22,892 (2023: £20,968). Cathy Chiplen, to provide therapy, the cost of these services totalled £5,513 (2023: £3,386).” — page 12
“The charity engaged the services of trustees as follows; Deborah Gill, to provide business support, the cost of these services £22,892 (2023: £20,968). Cathy Chiplen, to provide therapy, the cost of these services totalled £5,513 (2023: £3,386). Page 10” — page 12
“The charity engaged the services of trustees as follows; Deborah Gill, to provide business support, the cost of these services £22,892 (2023: £20,968). Cathy Chiplen, to provide therapy, the cost of these services totalled £5,513 (2023: £3,386). Page 10” — page 12
“The charity engaged the services of trustees as follows; Deborah Gill, to provide business support, the cost of these services £22,892 (2023: £20,968). Cathy Chiplen, to provide therapy, the cost of these services totalled £5,513 (2023: £3,386). Page 10” — page 12
“The charity engaged the services of trustees as follows; Deborah Gill, to provide business support, the cost of these services £22,892 (2023: £20,968). Cathy Chiplen, to provide therapy, the cost of these services totalled £5,513 (2023: £3,386). Page 10” — page 12
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/09/2015)
Trustees
- Cathy Chiplen
- Deborah Gill
- JOY ELIZABETH HORNER
- Laura Bratley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £84k | £96k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £96k |
| 31/12/2022 | £91k | £63k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £10k | £9k |
Common questions
Is TOWARDS TOMORROW TOGETHER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted general reserves of £13,043 against a policy target of 12 months of unrestricted expenditure, which is below the stated policy. The charity reported a net expenditure of £11,583 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £28,622 to £17,039. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOWARDS TOMORROW TOGETHER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOWARDS TOMORROW TOGETHER as a grant recipient include YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/08/2024 | £5k | Supporting Somerset families after the death of a baby |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £20k | Befriending through Baby Loss Grief |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 17/08/2023 | £3k | Memory boxes and establishing a monthly Nurture shed for Somerset parents experiencing baby loss |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 23/11/2022 | £400 | Community meal in Middlezoy to combat loneliness during the Christmas holidays |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/09/2022 | £25k | The Together Hub - A safe space for grieving parents. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2022 | £200k | The Together Hub – Safe Space For Grieving Parents |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 24/05/2022 | £15k | Start up costs of a venue in Bridwgater to support people affected by child bereavement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | Towards Tomorrow Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £8k | Online Antenatal Class for Rainbow Babies |