The Bloomers Trust
Analysis
The Bloomers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashford. It was registered in January 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Bloomers Trust reported income of £51k and spending of £31k, leaving 39% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £17k to £51k (+201%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 375%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Bloomers Trust sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bristol Knanaya Community (£51k), Crediton Foodbank (£51k) and Summer Hype (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Bloomers Trust supplies, wherever possible, items requested by Caseworkers for vulnerable women and babies whom they are supporting. This includes: Push chairs, Moses Baskets, High chairs, Cots etc. These items will be second hand goods of the highest quality. This will also include items purchased new which are considered as essentials for nursing mums including: breast pads, maternity wear.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Knanaya Community | Bristol | £51k |
| Crediton Foodbank | Crediton | £51k |
| Summer Hype | London | £51k |
| Sparta FC | Shropshire | £51k |