THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £18,178 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total income of £511,460 and total expenditure of £529,638. Net assets decreased from £196,604 to £178,426, while unrestricted reserves stood at £113,383. The trustees confirmed the charity can pay its debts for the next 12 months, citing successful donor recruitment and follow-up funding confidence.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received annual total employee benefits during the period of £80,148.49.” — page 6
“One employee received annual total employee benefits during the period of £80,148.49.” — page 6
“We have achieved an average of 2-3 months of budgeted cash outflows. The Trustees anticipate returning to full policy adherence as soon as possible”
“During the year, the co-founders of the charity, Dr Natalie Shenker and Gillian Weaver continued to provide support to the Charity on a consulting basis. The total consulting fees paid during the year were £55,440” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Funders the charity credits
- Norfolk County Council
- HEFCW Research Wales Innovation Funding
- UKRI
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/01/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Gemma Partridge
- Emma Pickett
- Julie Roff
- Simon Morley
- Tina Lesley Crombie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £518k | £512k |
| 31/03/2024 | £511k | £530k |
| 31/03/2023 | £522k | £555k |
| 31/03/2022 | £469k | £448k |
| 31/03/2021 | £410k | £286k |
Common questions
Is THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £18,178 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total income of £511,460 and total expenditure of £529,638. Net assets decreased from £196,604 to £178,426, while unrestricted reserves stood at £113,383. The trustees confirmed the charity can pay its debts for the next 12 months, citing successful donor recruitment and follow-up funding confidence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE FUNDING NETWORK, THE AMATEURS TRUST, THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | FY2025 | £24k |
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | FY2024 | £18k |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | FY2024 | £11k |
| THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY | FY2022 | £7k |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 |
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | FY2023 | £170 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE (MCEC) | 1 | £5k |
| THE CADBURY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |