Baby Basics UK

Also known as: Baby Basics, Baby Basics Sheffield

Baby Basics works with midwives, health visitors and other agencies to provide essential items such as equipment, clothing and toiletries to families in need for their babies and young children. Baby Basics also works with community groups around the UK to train and equip them to run similar schemes for their communities.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£798,105

Latest Expenditure

£854,842

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £232,810

Charitable Activities £30,282

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £535,013

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £854,562

Raising Funds £280

Governance £4,937

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 2025.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Ninze Charitable Trust (organisation 5041645)
Asset transfer in in 2023 — Inner Wheel Club of Folkestone Benevolent Fund (organisation 1029476)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£798,105	£854,842	£854,562	£240,566	£162,136	12 / 85
2024	£619,979	£472,593	£459,626	£297,303	£103,393	8 / 85
2023	£421,237	£384,802				0 / 50
2022	£469,950	£519,398				0 / 30
2021	£204,807	£209,182				0 / 1200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Baby Basics UK

What does Baby Basics UK do?

How much income did Baby Basics UK report in 2025?

Baby Basics UK reported total income of £798k and reported expenditure of £855k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Baby Basics UK?

Baby Basics UK has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Baby Basics UK registered as a charity?

Baby Basics UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 2016 as charity number 1168099. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Baby Basics UK?

Baby Basics UK is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Lisbeth Hook. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Baby Basics UK operate?

Baby Basics UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Baby Basics UK a registered charity?

Yes — Baby Basics UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168099.