LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN
LLLGB offers free, evidence-based breastfeeding support. Our trained volunteer Leaders (breastfeeding counsellors) have all nursed our children. We empower mothers and families with knowledge, confidence and empathy. We provide understanding and connection through meetings, email, phone, messaging and social media.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION IN THE TECHNIQUE OF BREASTFEEDING, AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND ESPECIALLY THOSE CONCERNED WITH THE CARE OF CHILDREN IN THE HEALTH BENEFITS BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM OF BREASTFEEDING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £9,776 for the year, with total resources expended exceeding incoming resources. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £250,051 are more than sufficient to guarantee continuity of work and meet fixed infrastructure costs even if income reduces.
What the accounts disclose
“La Leche League's goal is to uphold reserves to guarantee continuity of our work, even in less ideal economic conditions” — page 24
“The only financial link is the quarterly cost-sharing payments made under the current affiliate agreement”
“LLLGB benefits from an annual donation from the profits of LLLGB Shop, which this year was £1066” — page 21
“The only financial link is the quarterly cost-sharing payments made under the current affiliate agreement”
“LLLGB benefits from an annual donation from the profits of LLLGB Shop, which this year was £1066” — page 21
“The unprecedented level of trustee turnover during the year posed a risk to the continuity of departmental operations.” — page 21
“LLL (Books) Ltd. is a trading company selling books on breastfeeding, child care and family life”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Caitriona Martin
- Dr Maria Emilia Bertolo-Pardo
- Emma Baghdadi
- Heather Birt
- Jayne Joyce
- Kate Breen
- Nicola Coles Carr
- Nicola Sheldon
- Paula Muezerie Buchanan
- RACHEL MARIAN O'LEARY
- Rae Lowe
- Victoria Clubley-Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £159k | £168k |
| 31/03/2024 | £148k | £159k |
| 31/03/2023 | £117k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £129k | £97k |
| 31/03/2021 | £116k | £78k |
Common questions
Is LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £9,776 for the year, with total resources expended exceeding incoming resources. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £250,051 are more than sufficient to guarantee continuity of work and meet fixed infrastructure costs even if income reduces. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2018 | £10k | Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/12/2011 | £3k | La Leche League Chilterns Series meetings |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2008 | £5k | La Leche League Tyne and Wear Series Meetings |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2006 | £7k | La Leche League Northampton Breastfeeding Drop In |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2004 | £3k | Publicity materials and training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2004 | £2k | There is no project name available for this record |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £5k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £264k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £250k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | 1 | £85k |
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | 1 | £45k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
- BREASTFEEDING TOGETHER
- LEEDS BABY BANK
- UK BREAST CANCER GROUP (UKBCG)
- LADIES FIGHTING BREAST CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LECHE LEAGUE GREAT BRITAIN | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BREASTFEEDING TOGETHER | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS BABY BANK | £305k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK BREAST CANCER GROUP (UKBCG) | £347k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LADIES FIGHTING BREAST CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |