The York Special Care Baby Unit Support Group
Analysis
The York Special Care Baby Unit Support Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in October 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The York Special Care Baby Unit Support Group reported income of £48k and spending of £37k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £35k to £48k (+39%), an average of +8.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The York Special Care Baby Unit Support Group sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rotary Club of Newton Abbot Trust Fund (£48k), The Torrs Charitable Trust (£48k) and The Three Ells Trust (£48k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the Group is the relief, care and treatment of premature and sick newborn babies in the Special Care Baby Unit at York Hospital, by assisting with the purchase of specialised medical equipment, improving amenities and facilities and supporting the educational and vocational training of staff on the unit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Newton Abbot Trust Fund | Devon | £48k |
| The Torrs Charitable Trust | Portsmouth | £48k |
| The Three Ells Trust | Portland | £48k |
| SEND a Little Hope | Essex | £48k |