BABY BANK NETWORK EXETER
Baby Bank Network Exeter works to help alleviate child poverty in homes within a 30 mile radius of Exeter; to support families in need at times of financial and emotional stress.The organisation serves to bring together health care professionals, charities, local businesses and members of the public to address the relief of poverty at a local level.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £31,444 at the end of the period, held to cover 12-18 months of operational costs. The trustees identify the main financial risk as the loss of funding from local businesses, grants, and reduced donations. Despite rising costs and growing demand, the charity reports a net increase in cash funds for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The funds are held to cover 12-18 months operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur”
Trustees
- Amanda Fulford
- Melanie Smith
- Stephen Buckell
- Victoria Jane Andrew
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £53k |
| 31/03/2024 | £59k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £9k |
| 31/03/2022 | £9k | £8k |
| 31/03/2021 | £13k | £11k |
Common questions
Is BABY BANK NETWORK EXETER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £31,444 at the end of the period, held to cover 12-18 months of operational costs. The trustees identify the main financial risk as the loss of funding from local businesses, grants, and reduced donations. Despite rising costs and growing demand, the charity reports a net increase in cash funds for the year.
Who funds BABY BANK NETWORK EXETER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BABY BANK NETWORK EXETER as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, NORTHBROOK COMMUNITY TRUST, THE TOY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| NORTHBROOK COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | for their service reducing mental health issues and providing a positive impact on family life. |
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2026 | £19k | Baby Bank Exeter |
| Postcode Lottery | 03/01/2025 | £10k | Millionaire Street 2025 01w1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2024 | £20k | Baby Bank Exeter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Baby Bank Exeter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £10k | Pre-loved Distribution |