MAMA2MAMA BABY ESSENTIALS
Registered charity 1199777 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Mama2Mama Baby Essentials have set up this baby bank because of direct need from local communities in SE London, with no baby banks available to provide support. Our baby bank is one of only one in Royal Borough of Greenwich. We operate in a similar manner to a food bank focusing on babies and young children, with donated items of clothing, toiletries, nappies, and any basics families in need.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned to a surplus position with a net surplus of £19,599 for the year ended 30 September 2025. However, unrestricted reserves are reported as a deficit of £30,369, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of core operating costs. The independent examiner noted a matter of concern regarding the inability to verify the valuation of closing stock, though no other material concerns were raised.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of core operating costs (held: £-30k)
“The target is unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months of core operating costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Audit opinion: qualified
“During my examination, I was unable to obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to verify the valuation and existence of the charity's closing stock figure included in the financial statements. As a result, I am unable to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to the stock balance, the reported surplus or deficit for the year, or the charity's overall financial position.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: CEO remuneration
“During the year, Zuzana Fratrikova, the charity's CEO and founder, invoiced the charity a total of £45,755 for her services as CEO. At the year end, there was a creditor balance owing of £37,298.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Mama2Mama Baby Essentials (matched by registered charity number).
- Miroslava Zverbikovachair
- AGNIESZKA DEREJSKA
- Hazel Chawapiwa
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MAMA2MAMA BABY ESSENTIALS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned to a surplus position with a net surplus of £19,599 for the year ended 30 September 2025. However, unrestricted reserves are reported as a deficit of £30,369, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of core operating costs. The independent examiner noted a matter of concern regarding the inability to verify the valuation of closing stock, though no other material concerns were raised. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MAMA2MAMA BABY ESSENTIALS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAMA2MAMA BABY ESSENTIALS as a grant recipient include THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE DWF FOUNDATION.
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