TIPPYTOES BABYBANK
We accept donations of preloved baby equipment, we then clean & maintain them, then through a referral system we donate to families in need/struggling. We raise funds to support us to be able to provide new toiletries, nappies, formula and maternity items , along side providing new mattresses with all cots, cotbeds, &moses baskets. We work with health professionals, education and social care
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £48,834.47 while total expenditure was £59,688.00, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £46,470.51, though the trustees note that no specific policy is in place for holding reserves.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rebecca McArdlechair
- Eilish Pymer
- James Wade
- Jeanette Calderbank
- Linda Ann Watson
- Susan Wade
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £49k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £56k | £47k |
| 31/03/2023 | £59k | £43k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £18k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £12k |
Common questions
Is TIPPYTOES BABYBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £48,834.47 while total expenditure was £59,688.00, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £46,470.51, though the trustees note that no specific policy is in place for holding reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2023 | £10k | West Lancashire Tippytoes Babybank Spoke |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/04/2022 | £25k | Staff and Delivery Van |