Airedale Baby and Children's Bank
Analysis
Airedale Baby and Children's Bank is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Castleford. It was registered in April 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Airedale Baby and Children's Bank reported income of £20k and spending of £18k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2026, income fell from £38k to £20k (-48%), an average of -28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Airedale Baby and Children's Bank sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South East Hampshire Community Outlook (£20k), Home Access - Penarth (£20k) and Jamma Wellbeing (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve poverty among families with young children, principally aged 0 to 16, and pregnant women, in conditions of need, hardship or distress within the Wakefield district and surrounding areas, for the public benefit, but not exclusively, we do his by Providing essential clothing, equipment and other items for children aged 0-16 years, and pregnant women.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South East Hampshire Community Outlook | Portsmouth | £20k |
| Home Access - Penarth | Penarth | £20k |
| Jamma Wellbeing | London | £20k |
| Thames Ditton Foundation | Thames Ditton | £20k |