The Human Milk Foundation
Also known as: The Donor Milk Foundation
The Human Milk Foundation provides screened donor milk to babies in hospital or the community, where breastfeeding is impossible or taking time to establish. The HMF also makes grants available for research and educational purposes, and develops programmes of education related to disseminating the science of human milk.
Activities & Mission
The Human Milk Foundation provides screened donor milk to babies in hospital or the community, where breastfeeding is impossible or taking time to establish. The HMF also makes grants available for research and educational purposes, and develops programmes of education related to disseminating the science of human milk.
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 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £518,240 | £512,034 | £305,654 | £198,961 | £106,882 | 4 / 12 |
| 2024 | £511,460 | £529,638 | £529,638 | £178,426 | £113,383 | 4 / 12 |
| 2023 | £522,422 | £555,050 | £550,321 | £196,604 | £129,422 | 12 / 24 |
| 2022 | £469,305 | £448,140 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2021 | £410,290 | £285,821 | 0 / 34 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Human Milk Foundation
What does The Human Milk Foundation do?
The Human Milk Foundation provides screened donor milk to babies in hospital or the community, where breastfeeding is impossible or taking time to establish. The HMF also makes grants available for research and educational purposes, and develops programmes of education related to disseminating the science of human milk.
How much income did The Human Milk Foundation report in 2025?
The Human Milk Foundation reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £512k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Human Milk Foundation?
The Human Milk Foundation has a program ratio of 59.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Human Milk Foundation registered as a charity?
The Human Milk Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2017 as charity number 1172522. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Human Milk Foundation?
The Human Milk Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Human Milk Foundation operate?
The Human Milk Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Human Milk Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Human Milk Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172522.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Donor Milk Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated