East Kent Baby Memorial Gardens Group
Analysis
East Kent Baby Memorial Gardens Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in June 2020, 6 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, East Kent Baby Memorial Gardens Group reported income of £10k and spending of £14k, spending 140% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £17k to £10k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, East Kent Baby Memorial Gardens Group sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rotary Club of Aylsham Trust Fund (£10k), Heathfield Leisure Pursuits (£10k) and The Misskick Foundation Limited (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We run the unique Ashford Baby Memorial Garden, with over 450 name tiles for our special babies as well as baby memorial areas in Canterbury, Faversham & Sittingbourne. We undertake a considerable amount of awareness raising about baby loss and the support available to families. This includes 'Smiley Face Tombolas', talks and presentations, as well as the Wave of Light and Teddy Bear's Picnics.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Aylsham Trust Fund | Norwich | £10k |
| Heathfield Leisure Pursuits | Newton Abbot | £10k |
| The Misskick Foundation Limited | Lancashire | £10k |
| Avasara Foundation | Broadstone | £10k |