Scarf
Scarf (Supporting Children with Additional Needs, Relatives and Friends) is a charity based in the New Forest, Hampshire which organises regular term time clubs as well as holiday activities for children with additional needs and their families. Children/young people are aged 0 -25 years and have a range of disabilities and additional needs,
Objects
THE RELIEF OF CHILDREN HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, CARE AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR THEM, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR CARERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Scarf reported a surplus of £18,974 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total reserves of £65,623. This represents a significant improvement from the previous year's shortfall of £6,778. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view of the organization's financial position.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/02/2026)
Trustees
- Gary David Morgan
- Katy Alice Bailey
- Paula Ann Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £67k | £48k |
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £43k | £43k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £51k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £39k |
Common questions
Is Scarf financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Scarf reported a surplus of £18,974 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total reserves of £65,623. This represents a significant improvement from the previous year's shortfall of £6,778. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view of the organization's financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2025 | £19k | Scarf 2 Activities |
| Sport England | 14/05/2014 | £1k | Sports For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/12/2006 | £10k | Performing Arts Week |