# Growbaby International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185228 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185228)
- Website: https://www.growbaby.org
- Latest income: £13.5k; spending £8,842
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Environment / conservation / heritage, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Other names: Growbaby UK (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/growbaby-international

To support the National and International Network of Growbabys and to encourage their growth and development. To step into the place of advocacy for the child and to support parents in their role of parenting. To become equipers for parents and providers alike in order for outcomes for the child to change and parents and providers to be the very best care givers possible.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | £13.5k | £8,842 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £14.1k | £21.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,066 | £5,905 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £9,114 | £11.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £25.7k | £2,117 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are: 1) the prevention and relief of child poverty 2) the relief of young people who are in need as a result of financial hardship, youth, ill-health, disability, or other social and economic, or just social, disadvantage. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise the CIO may:a) support local Growbaby groups b) provide training to parents c) provide or assist in the provision of education and training d) provide advocacy for children e) develop support strategies and training for care givers and professionals working with children f) provide grants, items and services to other Growbaby groups and carers or professionals working with children and families.

## What it funds

Growbaby International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, environment / conservation / heritage and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Growbaby International reported income of £13.5k and spending of £8,842. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £49.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Growbaby International in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (growbaby.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Growbaby International open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Growbaby International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Growbaby International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

### Does Growbaby International give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Growbaby International makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Growbaby International give each year?

The register does not break out Growbaby International's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2026 was £8,842. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,826 a year.

### How large is Growbaby International?

In its latest reported year Growbaby International reported income of £13.5k and spending of £8,842.


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