HARTLEPOOL BABY BANK
Hartlepool Baby Bank provides good quality new and used equipment to families with young children or pregnant women across Hartlepool and the surrounding area.We aim to provide maternity items, clothing, safe sleeping spaces and hygiene products whilst offering support, advice and signposting.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net expenditure of £6,227 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £97,008 to £90,781. The trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stand at £65,701, which is below the stated policy target of six to twelve months of unrestricted expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six to twelve months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
“In return for the day to day management and administration of the Baby Bank Centre, both E de Bruijn and S Hart (trustees) received remuneration in return for their services. In total remuneration of £17,119 (2025 - £10,464) was paid during the year.” — page 15
“In return for the day to day management and administration of the Baby Bank Centre, both E de Bruijn and S Hart (trustees) received remuneration in return for their services. In total remuneration of £17,119 (2025 - £10,464) was paid during the year.” — page 15
Funders the charity credits
- Persimmon Homes
- Asda
Trustees
- Emilie De Bruijnchair
- Dr Charlotte Louise Ayres Nicholson
- Sarah Louise Hart
- Sarah Louise Lavender
- Sophie Gregson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £68k | £74k |
| 28/02/2025 | £72k | £68k |
| 29/02/2024 | £91k | £47k |
| 28/02/2023 | £29k | £20k |
| 28/02/2022 | £27k | £20k |
Common questions
Is HARTLEPOOL BABY BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net expenditure of £6,227 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £97,008 to £90,781. The trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stand at £65,701, which is below the stated policy target of six to twelve months of unrestricted expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HARTLEPOOL BABY BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HARTLEPOOL BABY BANK as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £99k | 50% of core costs over 3‑years for a community charity providing services to parents and children in Rhyl, North Wales. |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2023 | £57k | Hartlepool Baby Bank provides |