BAMBI Annual Report 2025
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BAMBI Executive Board’s Report
Another year has come to a close, marking a dynamic and eventful period for BAMBI.
In Bangkok, the needs of parents and young children continue to shift toward more structured activities, while competition has increased with the growth of themed playgroups offered by schools and early childhood providers. Against this backdrop, 2025 presented a number of challenges. This report outlines our key activities and achievements over the past year, as well as our priorities for 2026.
During the year, we welcomed several new committee members and thanked a number of long-serving members for their contributions. Frances and Lynda continued on the executive board, and BAMBI maintained its current management structure, with responsibilities typically held by the Chairwoman distributed across board members. This model has proven effective in managing volunteer workloads and will continue for the foreseeable future. A similar co-coordinator structure has been implemented across departments such as Playgroups, Me-Time, and Website, improving continuity and reducing the need for retraining when roles transition.
As social media and online visibility become increasingly important, the need for consistent event photography has grown. In response, a dedicated Photography Department was established under Jana’s leadership, with a streamlined system allowing departments to request coverage directly. In addition, a specialized marketing function will be introduced within the Media team to strengthen BAMBI’s overall marketing strategy.
Following discussions with CBFT, we were reminded of the importance of staying aligned with BAMBI’s core mission: supporting families through prenatal and postnatal care, childcare guidance, education, playgroups, member activities, and contributions to child welfare charities in Thailand. In particular, we aim to further develop the Bumps department by expanding events, information sessions, and support for breastfeeding mothers.
Financially, BAMBI remains in a strong position, reporting a profit of 288,965 ฿ in 2025. Membership numbers have remained stable, while increased playgroups and activities have contributed significantly to revenue. Our annual events—Songkran, Halloween, and Christmas—were especially successful. We also introduced a Volunteer Appreciation Day, held during school hours to provide a more relaxed, adult-focused gathering. This new initiative was well received and offered a valuable opportunity to recognize our volunteers.
Looking ahead, we are seeking to fill several key roles: Database Assistant, New Members/Pop-up Coordinator, and Website Co-Coordinator.