Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 6

Strong growth: +2
Multiple Deficits: -2
No PartB

Dynamic board: +3
All female board: -3

Large volunteer base +3
Overall weighted support: +3

Overall GiG Score: 6

SOUTH CUMBRIA BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

Our aim is for mothers and babies to have the breastfeeding experience that they want to have. We run free, weekly drop-in groups in Kendal, Windermere and Ulverston. These bring breastfeeding mothers together to support each other. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and trained Peer Support volunteers can support mothers who are experiencing breastfeeding challenges.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
The Board appears to be dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

One or more trustees receive payments or benefits from the charity for providing services to the charity
Why is the Board completely female?
Over half the Board have joined recently

Financial issues to consider:

On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit £k	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/08/23	£24	£24	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/08/22	£20	£19	£2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/08/21	£9	£12	£-3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/08/20	£24	£17	£7	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/08/19	£12	£14	£-3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/08/18	£6	£10	£-4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/08/17	£15	£9	£6	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Established: 9 years

www.cumbriabreastfeeding.org.uk

ann@cumbriabreastfeeding.org.uk

07740377005

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

GiG Classification

Provides financial or material assistance

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Cumbria,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Defined Groups

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - In it together
£10,000	02/06/2023	The funding will be used to continue the running of their breastfeeding support group. The project aims to reduce isolation improve mental health and well-being whilst supporting Mums in their breastfeeding journey.
National Lottery Community Fund - South Cumbria Breastfeeding Support: a resilient community
£10,000	05/11/2021	The funding will be used to continue delivering antenatal and breastfeeding support both online and face-to-face which was started during the pandemic and proven very successful with local families. This aims to reduce isolation and support mums ....more The funding will be used to continue delivering antenatal and breastfeeding support both online and face-to-face which was started during the pandemic and proven very successful with local families. This aims to reduce isolation and support mums with their breastfeeding journey.
Cumbria Community Foundation - Contribution to Consultant's fees
£2,000	10/03/2021	Contribution to Consultant's fees
Cumbria Community Foundation - Staff costs
£5,200	10/06/2020 2	Staff costs
National Lottery Community Fund - A community of mums: breastfeeding success together
£10,000	28/02/2020 11	The funding will be used to deliver breastfeeding support groups in rural areas of Cumbria. The project aims to create a safe and stimulating breastfeeding community where mothers feel supported, with a view to reducing isolation.
National Lottery Community Fund - Building a Community of Support
£10,000	15/11/2018 12	The project aims to see more mothers supporting each other through the highs and lows of breastfeeding. The charity will develop their existing support for new mums by engaging a Breastfeeding Counsellor, encouraging more volunteers and spreading a ....more The project aims to see more mothers supporting each other through the highs and lows of breastfeeding. The charity will develop their existing support for new mums by engaging a Breastfeeding Counsellor, encouraging more volunteers and spreading a message that they are there for mums. Funding for the project will go towards a Breastfeeding Counsellor and room hire.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (5)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

ANN BRUCE Appointed: 2016

CARISSA LOUGH Appointed: 2023

JESSICA JOAN CURWEN Appointed: 2023

KATHLEEN MILLER Appointed: 2023

REBECCA BECK Appointed: 2023

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 05/04/2016, number: 1166379

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

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
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

7 returns made; all on time

Main office

29 St. Marys Park
Windermere
LA23 1AZ

Objectives

THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION, SKILLED HELP AND SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS IN AND AROUND SOUTH CUMBRIA WHO BREASTFEED OR WISH TO BREASTFEED THEIR BABIES, THE FAMILIES OF THOSE MOTHERS AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM.

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