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.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CLOTHING, FOOD AND OTHER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO PREGNANT WOMEN, BABIES, CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVERS.
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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2024 | £20k | Hackney Children and Baby Bank |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £24k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2021 | £10k | E5 Baby and Children Bank |