sands
Activities & Mission
Sands vision is a world where fewer babies die. Sands works to ensure that, when a baby dies, anyone affected receives the best bereavement care and support for as long as they need it. Sands offers a free UK helpline and network of support groups, works with healthcare professionals to improve bereavement care, and involves bereaved families in research to save babies lives.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£7,356,246
Latest Expenditure
£8,101,155
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 61.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 55.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 44.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £2,709,743
Charitable Activities £344,268
Other Trading £4,302,235
Investments £0
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £4,515,310
Raising Funds £3,585,845
Governance £23,201
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £7,356,246 | £8,101,155 | £4,515,310 | £6,357,507 | £6,157,411 | 98 / 500 |
| 2023 | £7,512,954 | £6,799,840 | £3,639,892 | £6,980,199 | £6,674,239 | 86 / 500 |
| 2022 | £6,754,116 | £4,589,230 | £2,769,990 | £6,241,090 | £6,058,557 | 52 / 550 |
| 2021 | £6,380,126 | £3,558,146 | £2,574,210 | £4,076,204 | £3,560,313 | 42 / 500 |
| 2020 | £3,713,207 | £4,020,026 | £3,133,122 | £1,254,224 | £773,824 | 50 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
10-18 Union Street
London
SE1 1SZ
London
SE1 1SZ
Email
accounts@sands.org.ukWebsite
www.sands.org.ukRegistration Date
26 July 1988
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
299679
Charity Number
299679
Trustees
Dr David Hall
Dr Sarah Stock
Sarah Threadgould
Kelly Williams
Sangeeta Agnihotri
Neil Ferris
Antonia Frances Rose Reed
Emma Louise Jenkins
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- S A N D S
- SANDS
- STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH SOCIETY