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The notes form part of these financial statements
The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 28 February 2025
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B3: Bumps Birth and Belonging CIC is committed to making the perinatal period safe, equitable, and joyful for Afro-Caribbean and mixed heritage women and families. Through holistic support, we provide services that empower and uplift expectant and new parents, fostering strong community connections and improving maternal well-being. Key Achievements: Reached 80 families in Thurrock and Basildon, providing essential perinatal support. Delivered weekly peer support groups, reducing isolation and increasing connections within local communities. Provided 1:1 support and free counselling to 11 parents, resulting in measurable improvements in PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores. Established a strong network of volunteers and beneficiaries and employed our first 2 staff members Secured a three-year National Lottery, Reaching Communities Grant (£250,000+), which will strengthen our offer in Thurrock and position B3 as the specialist perinatal organisation in Essex for this demographic which includes low and no-cost counselling. The funding will also support the development of new offers for fathers, a befriending service and Staff/volunteer training in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Mental Health Champion roles. Direct quotes from mothers who have attended B3 highlight the impact of our services: "I feel more connected and safe." "B3 has been a lifeline for me." We are constantly evolving and adapting our offers in collaboration with the community we serve. For instance, many parents have returned to work and cannot make our groups held during the day. Therefore, we have found a space owned by another community-based organisation to hold evening groups once per month and evening virtual sessions. Building relationships within the wider community is key to helping us grow sustainably as well as raise awareness of the Black maternal health crisis. We listen to the views and needs of the community to ensure we are meeting their needs - nothing for them without them. Services and Community Benefit B3 continues to expand its impact through innovative projects, collaboration and direct engagement: The Lullaby Project (Launched January 2025): In collaboration with Parents 1st and Live Music Now, families will work with professional musicians to create personal lullabies, fostering deeper connections and emotional expression. Direct Outreach at Basildon Hospital: Through our work with the Anchor Team which sits within our local ICB, we will reach and provide an increased number of direct support to expectant and new parents, ensuring they can access our services early in their perinatal journey. Preventative Care Focus: Enhancing antenatal education, birth rights awareness, and informed decision-making, helping parents gain confidence, understand choices, and improve health literacy. As part of this shift towards prevention, we aim to develop a rolling antenatal program and safe space for parents, as well as launch a dedicated dads’ group. Community Wellbeing Day (April/May 2025): Funded by the REN Project, this event will provide perinatal education, capture community insights, and shape future strategies to improve perinatal outcomes. In addition, B3 is increasingly working within the research space, collaborating with: THIS Institute – Research on improving communication in maternity care. Five X More Maternal Experience Survey – The biggest survey of its kind, Capturing insights from Afro-Caribbean mothers. MSEFT’s Research Engagement Network – Strengthening evidence-based approaches to maternal health. By continuing to work collaboratively and listening to the needs of our community, B3 remains dedicated to ensuring that every family receives the support they need during the critical perinatal period. Staying true to our mission and company goals.
B3’s stake holders are the community we serve which are women and parents of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage. All of our staff and volunteers are women who have accessed our service directly and they are active in co-producing activities and the forward planning of our service. We consult the community on a regular basis either through feedback forms or through our virtual membership. As mentioned previously, many of our parents have returned to work which means they cannot attend our peer support groups which take place during the day. Therefore we have created an evening face to face group and an online virtual group which is hosted by our peer supporters which occasionally has drop ins from health professionals as indicated by the community.
Annual salary of £14064.92 has been reported in accounts report & via payroll for Nicole Lawal.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
8 April 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nicole Lawal
Status: Director