E5 BABY AND CHILDREN BANK
The Hackney Children & Baby Bank supports families in need in Hackney and surrounding areas by providing essential items for babies and primary school age children from donated items and funds raised. We provide clothes, shoes, toys, nappies, toiletries, buggies, cots and other baby equipment, as well as advice and support and signposting to other local services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,000, held to meet employee salary and rent demands. The charity reported total income of £87,777 and total expenditure of £115,137 for the period, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The purpose for holding reserves is to ensure the charity can meet financial demands associated with employee salaries and rent and to ensure that there is a reasonable buffer to allow the charity to adapt to any changes in financing . The reserve amount is reviewed by the trustees for suitability and will be increased if deemed necessary.”
Trustees
- Julia Thackraychair
- Bolanle Ibilola
- Dayanthy Beautine Wester
- Dr Margaret Watmough
- Elena Strbac
- Jennifer Morgan
- Jessica Boardman
- Sarah Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £88k | £115k |
| 31/12/2024 | £131k | £92k |
| 31/12/2023 | £73k | £60k |
| 31/12/2022 | £82k | £62k |
| 31/12/2021 | £82k | £25k |
Common questions
Is E5 BABY AND CHILDREN BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,000, held to meet employee salary and rent demands. The charity reported total income of £87,777 and total expenditure of £115,137 for the period, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £24k | Unrestricted Funding |