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The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act and UK GAAP.
As described on page 18, you, the charity's Trustees, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and all other applicable law and with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
Governance · Policy statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 23
The charity's financial statements are eligible for independent examination rather than full audit.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements are not required to be audited under any legal provision, or otherwise, and are eligible for independent examination
Financial · Observational claim · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 23
The financial statements do not comply with the required accounting standards.
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
Financial · Observational claim · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 24
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 21
The principal funding sources for Neighbourhood Doulas during the reporting period were grants and charitable donations.
The principal funding sources for Neighbourhood Doulas during the reporting period were by way of grants and charitable donations.
Financial · Funding statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 20
The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted free reserves equivalent to between three and twelve months of core operational costs.
The aim is to maintain unrestricted free reserves equivalent to between three and twelve months of core operational costs.
Financial · Policy statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 19
The charity's financial position at the end of the period ended December 31, 2024, shows unrestricted revenue funds of £63,260 and total funds of £63,260.
Unrestricted Revenue Funds available for the general purposes of the charity
Financial · Metric statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 18
The Board is collectively responsible for governance, setting the strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
The Board is collectively responsible for governance, setting the strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 17
Neighbourhood Doulas operates under a Board of Trustees (BOT) structure with four trustees who meet quarterly.
Neighbourhood Doulas CIO operates under a Board of Trustees (BOT) structure, consisting of four trustees who meet quarterly.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 17
The charity has contributed to systemic changes in maternity care through advocacy and research.
Through advocacy, research contributions, and partnership with healthcare providers, Neighbourhood Doulas has raised awareness of maternal health inequalities.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 16
Neighbourhood Doulas has made a measurable difference in the lives of women and families across London’s most marginalised communities.
During the reporting period, Neighbourhood Doulas has made a measurable and life-changing difference to the women and families we support.
Service · Observational claim · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 13
The charity's volunteers contributed a total of 1,847 hours during the reporting period.
During the reporting period, 112 volunteers generously contributed a combined total of 1,847 hours stewarding events and supporting programme delivery.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 10
Neighbourhood Doulas has secured over 200 in-kind community donations to support beneficiaries.
Over 200 in-kind community donations were redistributed, maximising resources and reducing financial hardship for families.
Financial · Funding statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 16
The charity plans to strengthen its 24-hour on-call doula service up to 35 weeks pre-birth.
Strengthen the 24-hour on-call doula service to 35-weeks pre-birth, to ensure rapid crisis support in cases of safeguarding or emergency need.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 9
Neighbourhood Doulas aims to increase the number of women supported and extend services into additional London boroughs.
Increase the number of women supported each year and extend services into additional London boroughs where maternal health inequalities are most pronounced.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 9
The charity aims to secure diverse income streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
-Charity secures diverse income streams to ensure long-term resilience
Financial · Commitment statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 8
Neighbourhood Doulas CIO aims to influence maternity care policies for marginalised women in the long term.
-Neighbourhood Doulas influences maternity care policies for marginalised women
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 8
The charity ensures no woman faces birth alone, particularly those navigating homelessness, trauma, poverty, addiction, displacement, or systemic neglect.
Our activities reflected our commitment to ensuring no woman faces birth alone, particularly those navigating homelessness, trauma, poverty, addiction, displacement, or systemic neglect
Service · Policy statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 5
Neighbourhood Doulas CIO collaborates with NHS safeguarding teams and community partners to provide joined-up support for at-risk mothers and babies.
Worked closely with NHS safeguarding teams and community partners to provide joined-up support for at-risk mothers and babies
Service · Policy statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 5
The charity provides trained birth companions who offer practical and emotional support, advocacy, and evidence-based childbirth information.
Provided trained, trauma-informed doulas who supported women through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting
Service · Policy statement · From Neighbourhood Doulas CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 5