THE FOREST OF DEAN BABY BANK
The Forest of Dean Baby Bank operates on a referral basis - local organisations such as HousingAssociations, Social Services, Schools & Nurseries refer children / families in need and we provide suchsupplies as we are able to meet their needs We also provide advocacy / advice on family matters
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is entirely volunteer-led with no paid staff, relying on grants and fundraising to support growing demand. Per the trustees' report, the organization distributed over £21,000 in direct support to families and increased its parcel output to 1,692 in 2025, indicating sustained operational activity.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, we received grant funding from Forest of Dean District Council, Save the Children, the Tesco Groundwork Fund, and the Co-operative Fund.” — page 3
Trustees
- Anne Lamacraftchair
- Asiza Tamar Tait
- Christopher John Hedges
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £50k | £38k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £56k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £9k | £10k |
Common questions
Is THE FOREST OF DEAN BABY BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is entirely volunteer-led with no paid staff, relying on grants and fundraising to support growing demand. Per the trustees' report, the organization distributed over £21,000 in direct support to families and increased its parcel output to 1,692 in 2025, indicating sustained operational activity.
Who funds THE FOREST OF DEAN BABY BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FOREST OF DEAN BABY BANK as a grant recipient include COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Children and young people |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2024 | £17k | Poverty Alleviation Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/12/2020 | £10k | Distribution Strategy |