THE LULLABY TRUST
The Lullaby Trust is a charity that exists to keep babies safe and keep grieving families supported. We give families a safer start to life, empower professionals with evidence-based advice and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. Since 1991 we have saved the lives of over 30,000 babies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £36,733 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income reaching £1.6 million. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £979,000, which falls within the stated policy target range of £649,000 to £1,020,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Community fundraising remained the largest source of income, raising £429,000 in 2025”
“Fundraising expenditure totalled £493,000 compared with £455,000 in 2024.”
“At 30 June 2025 this amounted to a target range of £649,000 to £1,020,000.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- George Henry Williamschair
- Alan David Curtis MCIOF
- Alison Louise Day
- Amar Kirit Jobanputra
- Daniel Colm Martin Devitt
- Dr Emily Laura Prior
- Dr Sally Anne McGuire
- Dr Tom McEwan DProf FRCM
- Sally Ann Hogg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.8m | £1.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE LULLABY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £36,733 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income reaching £1.6 million. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £979,000, which falls within the stated policy target range of £649,000 to £1,020,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds THE LULLABY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LULLABY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION, THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST, TEDDY'S WISH.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2026 | £19k | Care of Next Infant (CONI) Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2026 | £20k | Care of Next Infant (CONI) Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/08/2025 | £11k | Care of Next Infant (CONI) Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £88k | Peer to Peer Support for Parents Bereaved by Infant Death |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2017 | £303k | Little Lullaby |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £277k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 2 | £110k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 2 | £20k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| THE LIGHT FUND COMPANY | 2 | £10k |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | 2 | £7k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
Charities like this
- TINY LIVES TRUST
- THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION
- The For Baby's Sake Trust
- THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
- CBUK26
- RAINBOW TRUST CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LULLABY TRUST | £1.6m | — | — | within | 30.7% | no doubt |
| TINY LIVES TRUST | £853k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION | £678k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| The For Baby's Sake Trust | £2.0m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S TRUST | £36.0m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CBUK26 | £4.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |