MARCHES FAMILY NETWORK
We offer care and support to children with a disability or special needs, and their families, to enhance quality of life and a sense of belonging. We provide play and social opportunities and respite to families through our play days and summer play schemes, as well as giving advice, advocacy and signposting through our family support service.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £29,626 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets decreasing to £166,777. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £10,989, while designated reserves of £138,788 were maintained to cover three months of operating costs and a new premises fund. The charity confirmed it is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“To this effect, a general reserve is maintained in order to meet our policy requirements of having 3 months’ running costs set aside.” — page 18
“The Trustee F. Ironside has a family member that uses the services of the charity and pays for these services at standard rates. There are no outstanding balances for these services.” — page 40
“R Chambers, the Manager, and R Wilson, Trustee, have family members employed by the charity, receiving combined remuneration of £43,831 (2024: £26,526).” — page 40
“The Trustee F. Ironside has a family member that uses the services of the charity and pays for these services at standard rates. There are no outstanding balances for these services.” — page 40
“R Chambers, the Manager, and R Wilson, Trustee, have family members employed by the charity, receiving combined remuneration of £43,831 (2024: £26,526).” — page 40
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Clare Valerie Bonetree
- Derran Martyn Stokes
- Fiona Ann Ironside
- Ronald Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £285k | £314k |
| 31/03/2024 | £325k | £263k |
| 31/03/2023 | £210k | £219k |
| 31/03/2022 | £269k | £203k |
| 31/03/2021 | £204k | £188k |
Common questions
Is MARCHES FAMILY NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £29,626 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets decreasing to £166,777. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £10,989, while designated reserves of £138,788 were maintained to cover three months of operating costs and a new premises fund. The charity confirmed it is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARCHES FAMILY NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARCHES FAMILY NETWORK as a grant recipient include THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, LINDENLEAF CIO, THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, E F BULMER TRUST, THE VARRIER-JONES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £18k | Marches Family Network Activity Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2022 | £292k | Level Up Skills Club and Family Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £10k | The KITE Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2021 | £10k | The Connect Project |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £6k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2019 | £10k | Weekend Explorers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2018 | £10k | MFN Youth Clubs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2014 | £9k | YOUTH CLUB ( TO BE RENAMED BY SERVICE USER) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2004 | £5k | To provide a new minibus |