SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITY GROUP
Springboard's aim is to support children with special educational needs and disabilities from birth to 5 years and their families in the North Somerset area. Our services take place at centres in Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, and in the South Weston area. Springboard also provides family support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £54,282 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by total expenditure of £825,473 against income of £771,191. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves of £295,595 remain above the stated policy target of three months of expenditure, and they confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/06/2024)
Trustees
- Jenie Louise Eastmanchair
- Andrea Curran
- Anthony John Keyworth
- Diane Rose Scarborough
- Elizabeth Claire Smith
- Elizabeth Manning
- Helen Elizabeth Burge
- Mark Senior
- Rachel Megan Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £771k | £825k |
| 31/08/2024 | £836k | £806k |
| 31/08/2023 | £762k | £731k |
| 31/08/2022 | £671k | £622k |
| 31/08/2021 | £590k | £585k |
Common questions
Is SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITY GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £54,282 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by total expenditure of £825,473 against income of £771,191. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves of £295,595 remain above the stated policy target of three months of expenditure, and they confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITY GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITY GROUP as a grant recipient include THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2024 | £14k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Unrestricted Fund Grant |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Community and social |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | SMALLER GRANTS |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £3k | Disability |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2024 | £16k | Support for children aged 5 and under with disabilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/05/2023 | £177k | Springboard Early Years Autism Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2014 | £10k | Empowering families with young children with disabilities |