Birth Companions
Also known as: Birth Companions Ltd
We support women experiencing severe disadvantages in the period before, during and after the birth of their babies. We run groups and give one to one support to women in four prisons and in the community in London. We have a national remit to improve the experiences and care of women facing health and social inequalities in the perinatal period through training, research and influencing change.
Activities & Mission
We support women experiencing severe disadvantages in the period before, during and after the birth of their babies. We run groups and give one to one support to women in four prisons and in the community in London. We have a national remit to improve the experiences and care of women facing health and social inequalities in the perinatal period through training, research and influencing change.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £829,433 | £726,976 | £709,257 | £694,487 | £694,487 | 15 / 34 |
| 2024 | £603,775 | £643,594 | £628,093 | £592,030 | £592,030 | 16 / 32 |
| 2023 | £548,699 | £588,547 | £573,785 | £631,849 | £631,849 | 11 / 32 |
| 2022 | £591,589 | £470,097 | £458,280 | £671,697 | £671,697 | 10 / 77 |
| 2021 | £610,826 | £420,687 | £419,525 | £550,205 | £550,205 | 8 / 85 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Birth Companions
What does Birth Companions do?
We support women experiencing severe disadvantages in the period before, during and after the birth of their babies. We run groups and give one to one support to women in four prisons and in the community in London. We have a national remit to improve the experiences and care of women facing health and social inequalities in the perinatal period through training, research and influencing change.
How much income did Birth Companions report in 2025?
Birth Companions reported total income of £829k and reported expenditure of £727k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birth Companions?
Birth Companions has a program ratio of 85.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birth Companions registered as a charity?
Birth Companions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 2007 as charity number 1120934. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Birth Companions?
Birth Companions is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sally Anne Matthews. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birth Companions operate?
Birth Companions operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birth Companions a registered charity?
Yes — Birth Companions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120934.
Details
372 Old Street
London
EC1V 9LT
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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