CAKE CLUB
Cake Club offers support and solidarity to parents in Essex (across Southend and Rochford), as a grassroots, parent-led organisation with a focus on peer support alongside more skilled support in specific areas such as infant feeding and perinatal mental health. Weekly groups run Monday-Friday, as well as monthly weekend groups. Online support is also available.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £20,970 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of maintaining six months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 13
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“Transactions with a family member of a trustee for sub-contractor services to provide the role of group facilitator and family support worker totalling £351” — page 17
Trustees
- Lauren Elizabeth Parkerchair
- Caitlin Scott
- Emma Hill-Gowing
- SAMANTHA DUNLOP
- Sally Blake
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £162k | £124k |
| 30/09/2024 | £137k | £126k |
| 30/09/2023 | £85k | £75k |
Common questions
Is CAKE CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £20,970 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of maintaining six months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of CAKE CLUB earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds CAKE CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CAKE CLUB as a grant recipient include ROSCA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2024 | £132k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |