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Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope

The ICON charity provides and oversees a multi agency, coordinated Abusive Head Trauma prevention programme aimed at helping all parents and carers in the UK cope with a crying baby. It does this through a series of touchpoints which reinforce the ICON message that, infant crying is normal, comfort methods can help, it's OK to walk away and never, ever shake or hurt a baby.

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Activities & Mission

The ICON charity provides and oversees a multi agency, coordinated Abusive Head Trauma prevention programme aimed at helping all parents and carers in the UK cope with a crying baby. It does this through a series of touchpoints which reinforce the ICON message that, infant crying is normal, comfort methods can help, it's OK to walk away and never, ever shake or hurt a baby.

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
£22,870
Latest Expenditure
£5,655

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 24.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 24.7%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,870
£5,6550 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope

What does Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope do?

The ICON charity provides and oversees a multi agency, coordinated Abusive Head Trauma prevention programme aimed at helping all parents and carers in the UK cope with a crying baby. It does this through a series of touchpoints which reinforce the ICON message that, infant crying is normal, comfort methods can help, it's OK to walk away and never, ever shake or hurt a baby.

How much income did Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope report in 2025?

Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope registered as a charity?

Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2024 as charity number 1209260. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope?

Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Scattergood QN, HonMFPH, RGN, RM (lap), SCPHN,. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope operate?

Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope a registered charity?

Yes — Icon: Babies Cry, You Can Cope is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209260.

Details

Address
THE WARREN
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CA17 4EU
Registration Date
23 July 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5240534
Charity Number
1209260

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Trustees

Jane Scattergood QN, HonMFPH, RGN, RM (lap), SCPHN, Chair
Celia Balbernie
Dr Giles Haythornthwaite MRCPCH
Dr Jamieson JB Carter
Dr Kenneth Gibson PhD MBE
Dr Scott McLean PhD, MBA
Dr Suzanne Smith PhD
Also governs 1 other charity
Joanne Peacock
Mae Pleydell Pearce
Paul Havey
Rebecca Hogan
Susan Anslow

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30 July 2026
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