Babes in the Wood Bishopbriggs CIC is a community interest company established to support children and families experiencing financial hardship within East Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas. The company operates as a baby bank on a referral basis, with its activities carried out for the benefit of the community and focused on relieving poverty, reducing inequality, and improving the wellbeing of children and families. During the financial year to which this report relates, the company provided free access to essential items including clothing, footwear, baby equipment, toys, and school-related items. Support was deliv- ered through a structured referral system in partnership with health visitors, social work services, schools, nurseries, and other statutory and third-sector organisations, ensuring assistance was targeted effectively at families most in need. In this reporting year, the company distributed 1,931 individ- ual support packs to families. A significant activity during the year was the delivery of the company’s Christmas Toy Appeal, which supported over 400 families following referrals from health visitors. Through this initiative, toys were sourced and distributed to children from low-income households, helping to reduce financial pressure on families during the festive period and ensuring children were able to experience a positive and inclu- sive Christmas. The company also delivered a Free School Uniform Initiative, through which 1,867 items of school uniform were provided free of charge to children and young people. This initiative reduced the finan- cial burden associated with school-related costs, helped address uniform poverty, and supported chil- dren’s participation and attendance in education. In addition to direct support to families, the company delivered wider community benefit by promoting the reuse and redistribution of donated goods, reducing waste and contributing to environmental sus- tainability by diverting items from landfill. The company provided employment opportunities for 9 part-time staff, contributing to local employment and supporting individuals into meaningful, flexible work. The organisation was further supported by volunteers who contributed 6,240 volunteer hours during the reporting period, playing a vital role in the collection, sorting, and distribution of donations and strengthening community engagement and social cohesion. Overall, during the reporting period, Babes in the Wood Bishopbriggs CIC operated in accordance with its community interest purpose and delivered clear, measurable social benefit, supporting vulnerable families, promoting dignity and inclusion, strengthening local employment, and working

The company’s stakeholders include families and children who receive support, referring professionals such as health visitors, social work teams, schools and early years providers, volunteers, staff members, donors, community partners, and local organisations working with children and families. Stakeholder consultation during the reporting period was carried out on an ongoing and informal basis, appropriate to the size and nature of the company’s activities. Feedback was gathered through regular communication with referring professionals, direct feedback from families accessing support, discus- sions with volunteers and staff, and engagement with community partners and donors. Referring professionals, including health visitors and schools, provided feedback on levels of need within the community, the types of items most required, and emerging pressures faced by families. In response, the company adjusted its stock priorities, increased the number of support packs distributed, and expanded targeted initiatives such as the Christmas Toy Appeal and the Free School Uniform Initi- ative. Feedback from families highlighted the importance of dignity, accessibility, and timely support. As a result, the company continued to operate a referral-based model, improved the organisation of support packs, and ensured items were provided free of charge in a respectful and non-stigmatising manner. Volunteers and staff provided feedback on operational processes, health and safety, and workload. In response, the company improved volunteer coordination, clarified roles and procedures, and provided additional training and support where appropriate. The company also engaged with donors and community partners to gather feedback on donation pro- cesses and community needs. This feedback informed clearer donation guidance and improved commu- nication regarding appeals and capacity. Overall, the company used stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making, improve service delivery, and ensure its activities continued to meet the needs of the community in line with its community interest purpose

Directors' remuneration totals £54,057.98 to Heather Royan

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