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The Lullaby Trust

Also known as: The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, Fsid

The Lullaby Trust is a charity that exists to keep babies safe and keep grieving families supported. We give families a safer start to life, empower professionals with evidence-based advice and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. Since 1991 we have saved the lives of over 30,000 babies.

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Activities & Mission

The Lullaby Trust is a charity that exists to keep babies safe and keep grieving families supported. We give families a safer start to life, empower professionals with evidence-based advice and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. Since 1991 we have saved the lives of over 30,000 babies.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,601,943
Latest Expenditure
£1,565,210

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 70.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,212,451
Charitable Activities £213,421
Other Trading £123,334
Investments £52,737
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,100,434
Raising Funds £464,776
Governance £94,189
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,601,943
£1,565,210£1,100,434£1,465,823£978,36226 / 290
2024
£1,509,031
£1,529,105£1,073,801£1,429,090£821,70726 / 201
2023
£1,468,947
£1,505,329£998,306£1,449,164£955,14727 / 185
2022
£1,801,898
£1,390,964£1,007,850£1,485,546£822,50125 / 185
2021
£1,422,505
£1,198,329£861,601£1,074,612£785,96824 / 86

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lullaby Trust

What does The Lullaby Trust do?

The Lullaby Trust is a charity that exists to keep babies safe and keep grieving families supported. We give families a safer start to life, empower professionals with evidence-based advice and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. Since 1991 we have saved the lives of over 30,000 babies.

How much income did The Lullaby Trust report in 2025?

The Lullaby Trust reported total income of £1.60m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lullaby Trust?

The Lullaby Trust has a program ratio of 68.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lullaby Trust registered as a charity?

The Lullaby Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 January 1971 as charity number 262191. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Lullaby Trust?

The Lullaby Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is George Henry Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lullaby Trust operate?

The Lullaby Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The Lullaby Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Lullaby Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262191.

Details

Address
10-18 Union Street
London
SE1 1SZ
Registration Date
1 January 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
262191
Charity Number
262191

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Trustees

George Henry Williams Chair
Alan David Curtis MCIOF
Alison Louise Day
Amar Kirit Jobanputra
Daniel Colm Martin Devitt
Dr Emily Laura Prior
Dr Sally Anne McGuire
Dr Tom McEwan DProf FRCM
Sally Ann Hogg

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
  • Fsid

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30 July 2026
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