BECOMING FAMILIES
Provides education and emotional wellbeing support to families in pregnancy and the first two years through courses, support groups and one to one support sessions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with free unrestricted reserves of £31,724, which the trustees consider a good level for the current risk profile. The trustees report no formal reserves policy but aim to build reserves to protect against unexpected expenditure. The charity achieved a net income surplus of £5,727 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity paid professional fees to key management personnel totalling £28,453 (2024 - £27,768) for services provided to the charity.” — page 19
“During the year, the charity had a related party relationship with The Richards Sandy Partnership Ltd which has a director in common with a charity trustee. During the year the charity made purchases of £1,140 from The Richards Sandy Partnership Ltd” — page 19
“During the year the charity paid professional fees to key management personnel totalling £28,453 (2024 - £27,768) for services provided to the charity.” — page 19
“During the year, the charity had a related party relationship with The Richards Sandy Partnership Ltd which has a director in common with a charity trustee. During the year the charity made purchases of £1,140 from The Richards Sandy Partnership Ltd” — page 19
Trustees
- Dr Anita Patel
- Dr Christina Ann Dennis
- Dr Elise Kearney
- Kevin Ford
- Melissa Godwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £77k | £71k |
| 30/06/2024 | £83k | £69k |
| 30/06/2023 | £69k | £35k |
Common questions
Is BECOMING FAMILIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with free unrestricted reserves of £31,724, which the trustees consider a good level for the current risk profile. The trustees report no formal reserves policy but aim to build reserves to protect against unexpected expenditure. The charity achieved a net income surplus of £5,727 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BECOMING FAMILIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BECOMING FAMILIES as a grant recipient include THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 23/09/2025 | £9k | Increasing Movement and Exercise in Perinatal Women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/08/2025 | £20k | Wellbeing support for new mums in Worcester – Meeting increasing need |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2024 | £20k | Extending Postnatal Mental Health Support for Mums in Worcestershire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2023 | £10k | Becoming Families – Postnatal Support for Struggling Mums |