01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048882
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 27
- Postcode
- N4 3JU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
1. The protection and promotion of the good physical and mental health of pregnant women, new parents and young children by (a) promoting and carrying out research for the public benefit and publishing or otherwise disseminating the useful results of such research (b) increasing awareness and understanding of the needs of pregnant women, new parents and young children amongst health professionals, service providers and the public, in particular by the provision of guidance and training materials 2. The promotion of equality for the public benefit by providing information advocacy and support services in particular in relation to the entitlements of pregnant women and new parents
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2025 | £882,482 | £996,690 | 27 | 27 October 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £1,037,482 | £1,047,417 | 27 | 24 October 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £853,857 | £781,886 | 27 | 30 October 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £568,001 | £638,142 | 27 | 27 October 2022 |
| 31 January 2021 | £922,429 | £590,317 | 27 | 29 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 5-7 Wells Terrace, London, London
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.maternityaction.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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