HAPPY DAYS CHILDRENS CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £93,020 for the year, resulting in a deficit carried forward. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £226,668, representing six months of expenditure, while the charity remains solely dependent on fundraising income.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves now stand at 6 months of expenditure. This is to ensure that the charity has sufficient funds in place to continue its activity.” — page 5
“Happy Days is very dependent on income from the general public and business sector alike. Happy Days does not benefit from local government grants and is solely dependent on its own fundraising.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (15/11/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (12/03/2024)
Trustees
- DIANE MAYchair
- BERNICE GILLIAN RUSSELL
- Joseph Christopher Selmes
- Liam Joseph Meenan
- RACHEL REES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £996k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £978k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £817k | £806k |
| 31/03/2021 | £678k | £503k |
Common questions
Is HAPPY DAYS CHILDRENS CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £93,020 for the year, resulting in a deficit carried forward. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £226,668, representing six months of expenditure, while the charity remains solely dependent on fundraising income. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HAPPY DAYS CHILDRENS CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAPPY DAYS CHILDRENS CHARITY as a grant recipient include CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION, THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST, THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k |
| THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST | FY2023 | £4k |
| THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST | FY2025 | £4k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k |
| THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £800 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £50k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | 1 | £27k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |