BICESTER BABY BANK AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES
We are a charity supporting the families of 0-5's in Bicester and Surrounding Villages.We support by redistributing clothing and equipment in good condition from other families to families in need.Referrals are given out to us by health professionals, charities, schools and any agency that knows of a family in need. We fundraise also in order to top up stocks and rent a base for our stocks.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £27,047 at the end of the period, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover at least six months' rent for storage facilities. The charity's primary funding sources were grants from local organisations, with total unrestricted income of £20,176 and total expenditure of £9,780 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to hold enough in reserve to cover at least six months’ rent so fundraising can be carried out in an adequate time frame.”
Trustees
- Deborah Claire Clackchair
- Claire Andrea Garner
- Katherine Lucy Peterson
- Sophie Elizabeth Thomson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £31k | £30k |
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £17k |
Common questions
Is BICESTER BABY BANK AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £27,047 at the end of the period, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover at least six months' rent for storage facilities. The charity's primary funding sources were grants from local organisations, with total unrestricted income of £20,176 and total expenditure of £9,780 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2021 | £33k | New storage for the baby bank |