Maternity Action
Maternity Action works to challenge inequality and promote wellbeing for pregnant women, new mothers and their families. Maternity Action provides telephone advice and web-based information on maternity and parental rights; training for health professionals, advisers and community workers;and undertakes research, policy and campaigning.
Activities & Mission
Maternity Action works to challenge inequality and promote wellbeing for pregnant women, new mothers and their families. Maternity Action provides telephone advice and web-based information on maternity and parental rights; training for health professionals, advisers and community workers;and undertakes research, policy and campaigning.
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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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 | £882,482 | £996,690 | £970,242 | £430,874 | £245,848 | 27 / 467 |
| 2024 | £1,037,482 | £1,047,417 | £1,020,683 | £545,082 | £395,383 | 28 / 340 |
| 2023 | £853,857 | £781,886 | £762,097 | £555,017 | £555,017 | 25 / 15 |
| 2022 | £568,001 | £638,142 | £632,334 | £483,046 | £366,907 | 23 / 72 |
| 2021 | £922,429 | £590,317 | £590,012 | £553,187 | £320,458 | 17 / 72 |
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Frequently asked questions about Maternity Action
What does Maternity Action do?
Maternity Action works to challenge inequality and promote wellbeing for pregnant women, new mothers and their families. Maternity Action provides telephone advice and web-based information on maternity and parental rights; training for health professionals, advisers and community workers;and undertakes research, policy and campaigning.
How much income did Maternity Action report in 2025?
Maternity Action reported total income of £882k and reported expenditure of £997k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Maternity Action registered as a charity?
Maternity Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2009 as charity number 1128776. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Maternity Action?
Maternity Action is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicola Louise Pound. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Maternity Action operate?
Maternity Action operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Maternity Action a registered charity?
Yes — Maternity Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128776.
Details
5-7 Wells Terrace
LONDON
N4 3JU
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