THE PACE CENTRE LTD
The provision of a comprehensive and integrated service for children and young people with motor disorders. An education for life where a trans-disciplinary staff team of therapists, teachers, and conductors work together to meet the complex needs of the children. Training and support to families to help them encourage children learning at home.Specialist training courses.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £1,196,099 were held at the end of the year, which the trustees confirm is £491,099 greater than the updated reserves policy target of £705,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,652 for the year, with total funds increasing slightly to £3,069,218. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 37
“Reserves required based on the identified risks are £705,000.” — page 14
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Caroline Bennett — Chief Executive
- Kurt Austin-Archer — Director of Therapy Services
- Richard Smith — Headteacher
Funders the charity credits
- CL Medilaw
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Oxford Coxall
- Colin John Hayfield
- Daniel Lawson
- Emily Ingrams
- Karen Louise Bradley
- Kay Syms
- Simon Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.0m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.5m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.9m | £3.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.6m | £3.4m |
Common questions
Is THE PACE CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £1,196,099 were held at the end of the year, which the trustees confirm is £491,099 greater than the updated reserves policy target of £705,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,652 for the year, with total funds increasing slightly to £3,069,218. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds THE PACE CENTRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PACE CENTRE LTD as a grant recipient include THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION, ICAN CHARITY, ORDINARY 2 EXTRAORDINARY, ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2011 | £5k | Parent and Child Residential Training Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2006 | £164k | To provide an outreach & follow up service |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £102k |
| Moto Foundation | 2 | £750 |
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £591k |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £133k |
| COLLECTIVE FUTURES (CIO) | 1 | £76k |
| THE DAVID BROWNLOW CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| Matchroom Charitable Foundation | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- PACES SHEFFIELD
- THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION LTD
- PLAY ADVENTURES & COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
- DINGLEY FAMILY AND SPECIALIST EARLY YEARS CENTRES
- PALACE FOR ALL LIMITED
- TEESSIDE ABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PACE CENTRE LTD | £4.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| PACES SHEFFIELD | £4.4m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION LTD | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PLAY ADVENTURES & COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DINGLEY FAMILY AND SPECIALIST EARLY YEARS CENTRES | £2.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | 6.4% | no doubt |
| PALACE FOR ALL LIMITED | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |