THE BLOOMERS TRUST
The Bloomers Trust supplies, wherever possible, items requested by Caseworkers for vulnerable women and babies whom they are supporting. This includes: Push chairs, Moses Baskets, High chairs, Cots etc. These items will be second hand goods of the highest quality. This will also include items purchased new which are considered as essentials for nursing mums including: breast pads, maternity wear.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £19,682 for the year ended 5 April 2025, recovering from a previous unrestricted fund deficit. Per the trustees' report, total funds amounted to £32,295, with unrestricted reserves of £2,685, and the trustees are satisfied the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Kieran Frank Osbornechair
- Emma Bates
- Victoria Elizabeth Glennie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £51k | £31k |
| 05/04/2024 | £32k | £30k |
| 05/04/2023 | £32k | £29k |
| 05/04/2022 | £7k | £11k |
| 05/04/2021 | £17k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE BLOOMERS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £19,682 for the year ended 5 April 2025, recovering from a previous unrestricted fund deficit. Per the trustees' report, total funds amounted to £32,295, with unrestricted reserves of £2,685, and the trustees are satisfied the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BLOOMERS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BLOOMERS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST, DONATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £60k | |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| DONATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE | FY2024 | £7k | G2024-22 |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| DONATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE | FY2024 | £494 | G2024-20 |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £250 | Health and Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £12k | Operational Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £10k | The Bloomers Trust Refferral Software |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2022 | £10k | The Bloomers Trust Employee |