CAMBRIDGE BREASTFEEDING ALLIANCE
We offer, and campaign for, the provision of free skilled breastfeeding support for every family who want it, when they need it, in the Cambridge area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £33,953 at the end of the period, which is above its stated policy target of £5,000. Total income was £28,020 against total expenditure of £31,637, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Income continued to meet the needs of the charity, through fundraising, successful grant applications, and donations from the public.” — page 4
“The CIO’s target level of reserves is: £5,000. This covers 2 months of forecasted expenditure” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- Postcode Places Trust
Trustees
- RACHEL MARIAN O'LEARYchair
- ANNA SIMPSON
- JOANNE Louise Rogers
- JUDITH ANN SOTUDEH-TEHRANI
- Joanna Louise Thompson
- Justine Rachel Fieth
- Kate Amanda Beats
- Rebecca TALBOT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £5k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £20k |
Common questions
Is CAMBRIDGE BREASTFEEDING ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £33,953 at the end of the period, which is above its stated policy target of £5,000. Total income was £28,020 against total expenditure of £31,637, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CAMBRIDGE BREASTFEEDING ALLIANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CAMBRIDGE BREASTFEEDING ALLIANCE as a grant recipient include THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | Care and Social Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2025 | £20k | Cambridge Breastfeeding Alliance breastfeeding support |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | Cambridge Breastfeeding Alliance - supporting families |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £11k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/02/2022 | £25k | Cambridge Breastfeeding Alliance breastfeeding support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2021 | £10k | Cambridge Breastfeeding Alliance Drop-in |
| UK government | 31/07/2018 | £7k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/05/2018 | £10k | CBA Breastfeeding Drop-In |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2016 | £10k | Breastfeeding support and skilled help for families in Trumpington |