Gentle Birth Method Foundation
Analysis
Gentle Birth Method Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Gentle Birth Method Foundation reported income of £13k and spending of £15k, spending 122% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £13k to £13k (-2.1%), an average of -0.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Gentle Birth Method Foundation sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hawksbee Charitable Trust (£13k), The League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital (£13k) and Helping Lives (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide Gentle Birth Method classes to pregnant mothers and their partners on a weekly basis at the Whittington Hospital, Archway, London. To reduce Caesarian section rates and reduce maternal trauma during childbirth resulting in positive birth outcomes for mother and baby.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hawksbee Charitable Trust | Whiteley | £13k |
| The League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital | South Petherton | £13k |
| Helping Lives | London | £13k |
| Penwithick Community Hall | Cornwall | £13k |