BARE NECESSITIES TOILETRY BANK
We collect and distribute hygiene essentials and toiletries to individuals in need, either directly or via other charities and organisations in the North-West, for the public benefit in the relief of poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £4,849 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a net profit of £4,490 in the previous year. Total income decreased slightly from £90,832 to £88,146, while total expenditure also fell from £86,342 to £83,296. The charity holds unreserved reserves of £36,803 at the end of the period.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Wendy Hobsonchair
- BeverlyCarol Heagerty
- Diane Susan Smith
- Dr Abigail Louise Gill
- Jacqueline Waugh
- Joseph Norman
- LOUISE RUSSELL
- Liberty Caroline Wootton
- Veronica Helen Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £88k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £91k | £80k |
| 31/12/2023 | £40k | £42k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £46k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £14k |
Common questions
Is BARE NECESSITIES TOILETRY BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £4,849 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a net profit of £4,490 in the previous year. Total income decreased slightly from £90,832 to £88,146, while total expenditure also fell from £86,342 to £83,296. The charity holds unreserved reserves of £36,803 at the end of the period.
Who funds BARE NECESSITIES TOILETRY BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARE NECESSITIES TOILETRY BANK as a grant recipient include PH MEDIA GROUP FOUNDATION, THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH MEDIA GROUP FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £27k | |
| THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | community support scheme winner |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2025 | £20k | Bare Necessities Toiletry Totes & Small Packs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £20k | Bare Necessities Toiletry Totes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank |