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Abigail's Footsteps

We support families affected by stillbirth and neonatal loss across the UK. Our work includes bereavement care training and counselling for healthcare professionals and parents, funding hospital equipment and dedicated bereavement suites, and campaigning to improve national standards. We also raise awareness and provide practical and emotional support to families when a baby dies.

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Activities & Mission

We support families affected by stillbirth and neonatal loss across the UK. Our work includes bereavement care training and counselling for healthcare professionals and parents, funding hospital equipment and dedicated bereavement suites, and campaigning to improve national standards. We also raise awareness and provide practical and emotional support to families when a baby dies.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£534,772
Latest Expenditure
£449,729

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £182,869
Charitable Activities £343,153
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,750
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £382,713
Raising Funds £67,016
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£534,772
£449,729£382,713£578,337£282,7154 / 0
2023
£312,999
£196,2820 / 0
2022
£403,707
£348,8120 / 0
2021
£384,486
£235,5280 / 0
2020
£150,006
£68,1120 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Abigail's Footsteps

What does Abigail's Footsteps do?

We support families affected by stillbirth and neonatal loss across the UK. Our work includes bereavement care training and counselling for healthcare professionals and parents, funding hospital equipment and dedicated bereavement suites, and campaigning to improve national standards. We also raise awareness and provide practical and emotional support to families when a baby dies.

How much income did Abigail's Footsteps report in 2024?

Abigail's Footsteps reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £450k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Abigail's Footsteps registered as a charity?

Abigail's Footsteps was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2012 as charity number 1149005. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Abigail's Footsteps?

Abigail's Footsteps is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN ROBINSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Abigail's Footsteps operate?

Abigail's Footsteps operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Abigail's Footsteps a registered charity?

Yes — Abigail's Footsteps is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149005.

Details

Address
Suite 1 Empire House
Sunderland Quay
Culpeper Close
Registration Date
18 September 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030768
Charity Number
1149005

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Trustees

SUSAN ROBINSON Chair
Christina Bowden
David Ward MBE CSyP
Also governs 1 other charity
Jack Charles Jeffery
Karen McIntyre
Lynne Sheridan
Neil Peck
Susan Elizabeth Plummer

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