Annual accounts

Use the links below to view Best Beginnings' accounts and annual reports.

2017-2018

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2017-18.pdf

2016-2017

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2016-17.pdf

2015-2016

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accou nts_2015-2016.pdf

2014-2015
Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2014-2015.pdf

2013-2014
Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2013-2014.pdf

2012-2013
Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2012-2013.pdf

2011-2012
Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2011-2012.pdf

2010-2011
Best_Beginnings_Final_Illustrated_Accounts_2010-2011.pdf

2009-2010

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2009-2010.pdf

2008-2009

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2008-2009.pdf

2007-2008

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2007-2008.pdf

2006-2007

Best_Beginnings_Final_Accounts_2006-2007.pdf

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the launch of Shout, a new text messaging helpline that supports people in crisis. As part of the Heads Together campaign we offer Baby Buddy Crisis Messenger in collaboration with Shout to support parents and parents-to-be if feeling overwhelmed and in a crisis.

Baby Buddy app

The free multi-award winning app for parents and parents-to-be endorsed by the Department of Health and other leading health organisations in the UK.
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On this page you can watch the From Bump to Breastfeeding DVD videos. From Bump to Breastfeeding guides you through all the questions, and talks to young mums about what it’s really like. The videos follow four mums who decide to breastfeed their babies - it will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about breastfeeding and how to do it successfully.
From Bump to Breastfeeding

From Bump to Breastfeeding is a project to support women with breastfeeding. It includes a set of films following the journey of mums who decide to breastfeed their babies to provide support and information for parents. Learn more here.
Parents with learning disabilities
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Parents who use drugs
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Mental health resources to support parents who may experience a wide range of emotional problems: from generalised low mood and anxiety to severe depression and postpartum psychosis. Best Beginnings' participation in the Heads Together campaign, spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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Working to improve outcomes for teenage parents and their children by developing maternity services to meet their needs. Learn more about the National Teenage Pregnancy Midwifery Network here.
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Our vision at Best Beginnings is that parents of all backgrounds have the knowledge and confidence to look after their own physical and mental health and to maximise their children's potential.

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