ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS

Registered charity 1193445 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ABM

We train volunteers for the National Breastfeeding helpline, and support families across the UK, as well as via Webchat, Social Media messages and emails. This support can be accessed by anyone in the UK, of any background, 365 days a year. Some of our trained volunteers provide in-person support on a 1:1 basis and at groups.

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Latest income
£108k
Latest spending
£105k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in resources of £3,695 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds standing at £131,150. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £127,207 exceed their stated policy target of approximately £45,000, representing six months' average expenditure. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in operation.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months' average expenditure (approximately £45,000) (held: £127k)
The ABM aims to hold reserves amounting to approximately six months’ average expenditure. This is approximately £45,000. — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Guernsey · Jersey · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£108k£105k
31/03/2024£96k£98k
31/03/2023£85k£108k
31/03/2022£96k£62k

Common questions

Is ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in resources of £3,695 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds standing at £131,150. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £127,207 exceed their stated policy target of approximately £45,000, representing six months' average expenditure. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in operation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.