NEIGHBOURHOOD DOULAS CIO
We provide free doula support to those that have no birth partner and one or more of the following factors: perinatal mental health, speaks English as a second language or from a racially marginalised community.Our key objectives are to identify and engage with the most at-risk pregnant women and new parents and provide them with a high standard of emotional and practical support.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £63,260 for the period, resulting in total funds of £63,260. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and note that unrestricted reserves of £15,217 fall within the target range of three to twelve months of core operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to maintain unrestricted free reserves equivalent to between three and twelve months of core operational costs.” — page 19
Trustees
- Yasmin Autwalchair
- Martina Manakova
- Mitchelle Ajida
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £74k |
Common questions
Is NEIGHBOURHOOD DOULAS CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £63,260 for the period, resulting in total funds of £63,260. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and note that unrestricted reserves of £15,217 fall within the target range of three to twelve months of core operational costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEIGHBOURHOOD DOULAS CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEIGHBOURHOOD DOULAS CIO as a grant recipient include THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION, WESTWAY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | VSSF – Small Grants Fund |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | VSSF – Small Grants Fund |
| WESTWAY TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Small grants to local charities and community groups |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Community Spirit Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2026 | £20k | Every Birth Matters: Safe Starts - Capacity to Support the Earliest Days |