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Early Essentials UK

We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met. Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.

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Activities & Mission

We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met. Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.

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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

Latest Income
£64,280
Latest Expenditure
£57,319

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 89.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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 this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Cascade Baby Bundles CIO (organisation 5107256)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£64,280
£57,3190 / 35
2024
£92,259
£52,0910 / 38
2023
£38,404
£44,2850 / 19
2022
£41,705
£35,2890 / 20
2021
£16,772
£20,8910 / 36

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Frequently asked questions about Early Essentials UK

What does Early Essentials UK do?

We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met. Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.

How much income did Early Essentials UK report in 2025?

Early Essentials UK reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £57k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Early Essentials UK registered as a charity?

Early Essentials UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2019 as charity number 1186657. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Early Essentials UK?

Early Essentials UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Early Essentials UK operate?

Early Essentials UK operates across 10 areas, including Northern Ireland, Cheshire East, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Early Essentials UK a registered charity?

Yes — Early Essentials UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186657.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 November 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140379
Charity Number
1186657

Trustees

GRAHAM PAUL LEECH
Jane Margaret McConkey
Jeanette Lea
Laura Green
LEA FRANCES ANN LEECH
Natalie Hands
SARAH HOPE

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2 November 2026
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