LACTATION CONSULTANTS OF GREAT BRITAIN
LCGB works to protect and support breastfeeding, in order to improve the health and wellbeing of families across the country through advocacy and by providing expert breastfeeding care. Founded in 1994 to serve as a professional voice for breastfeeding, LCGB also provides advanced education and training for infant feeding specialists.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £2,038 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £66,384 and total expenditure of £64,346. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £116,093, which is considered sufficient to meet the charity's stated reserves policy target of £35,000 to £45,000.
What the accounts disclose
“For these purposes the reserves policy requires the minimum level of reserves (to cover 9 months of operating costs and some conference venue costs if necessary) to be in the region of £35,000 to £45,000.” — page 13
Trustees
- Linda Jane Brownliechair
- Heidi Ann Reiner Nowalany
- Helen Victoria Smith
- Holly Elizabeth Lathbury-Wilson
- Karen Williams
- Kaya Margaret Edith Thorpe
- Philip Anthony Smith
- Robyn Leah Nalty
- Victoria Mary Crawshay Kidd
- Zurina Binti Ali
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £66k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £84k | £58k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £34k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £20k |
| 31/12/2020 | £25k | £10k |
Common questions
Is LACTATION CONSULTANTS OF GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £2,038 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £66,384 and total expenditure of £64,346. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £116,093, which is considered sufficient to meet the charity's stated reserves policy target of £35,000 to £45,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.