SOUTH CUMBRIA BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Our aim is for mothers and babies to have the breastfeeding experience that they want to have. We run free, weekly drop-in groups in Kendal, Windermere and Ulverston. These bring breastfeeding mothers together to support each other. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and trained Peer Support volunteers can support mothers who are experiencing breastfeeding challenges.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity relies heavily on grant-making trusts and service user donations for its income. The trustees have confirmed that no material matters came to the examiner's attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. The charity aims to hold reserves equating to six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of South Cumbria Breastfeeding Support’s income comes from grantmaking trusts.” — page 8
“SCBS aims to hold reserves equating to 6 months’ expenditure. This was agreed by trustees in November 2021.” — page 8
Trustees
- Ann Bruce
- Carissa Lough
- Jessica Joan Curwen
- Kathleen Miller
- Michelle Lauren Duncan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £34k | £26k |
| 31/08/2024 | £19k | £22k |
| 31/08/2023 | £24k | £24k |
| 31/08/2022 | £20k | £19k |
| 31/08/2021 | £9k | £12k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH CUMBRIA BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity relies heavily on grant-making trusts and service user donations for its income. The trustees have confirmed that no material matters came to the examiner's attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. The charity aims to hold reserves equating to six months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTH CUMBRIA BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTH CUMBRIA BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2026 | £20k | A Community of Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2024 | £20k | Growing our Community |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £6k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2023 | £10k | In it together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | South Cumbria Breastfeeding Support: a resilient community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2020 | £10k | A community of mums: breastfeeding success together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/11/2018 | £10k | Building a Community of Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2016 | £10k | Mum-to-Mum Breastfeeding Support |