RAINBOW BABY BANK
Rainbow Baby Bank works towards the prevention or relief of poverty in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees. By providing items to Families, Mothers to be, other Charities & Organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. The Charity distributes clothing, equipment and essential items to disadvantaged families. Also running a community hub offering help, signposting & group sessions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received funding from the Wharfedale Foundation to cover driver costs and a three-year grant from The National Lottery Community Fund for rent and the Baby Bank Manager's salary. The trustees report that the charity continued to deliver services effectively despite unforeseen personal circumstances affecting fundraising attendance.
What the accounts disclose
“Our largest cash, unrestricted donation was £1,250 from M Lister” — page 15
“Rainbow Baby Bank should always have a minimum, in reserve, enough to cover rent, utilities and one month’s wages/sessional rates” — page 15
Trustees
- Georgina Lucy Surteeschair
- Amel Bashford
- Georg-Ann Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £168k | £167k |
| 05/04/2024 | £147k | £155k |
| 05/04/2023 | £153k | £138k |
| 05/04/2022 | £86k | £78k |
| 05/04/2021 | £57k | £54k |
Common questions
Is RAINBOW BABY BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received funding from the Wharfedale Foundation to cover driver costs and a three-year grant from The National Lottery Community Fund for rent and the Baby Bank Manager's salary. The trustees report that the charity continued to deliver services effectively despite unforeseen personal circumstances affecting fundraising attendance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RAINBOW BABY BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RAINBOW BABY BANK as a grant recipient include THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £755 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £94k | BABY BANK MANAGER'S SALARY |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/09/2022 | £17k | Staff Salary (driver) |
| UK government | 27/07/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |