RICHMOND UPON THAMES CROSSROADS CARE SCHEME
Classification: 103 Medical/Health/Sickness 104 DisabilityWe provide respite care for Carers of all ages, our highly qualified staff offer person-centred services to meet the needs of the carers and the cared for. We run a 'Caring Cafe' for people living with Dementia and their carers, a Saturday club for children with learning difficulties, a carers drop incorporating digital tablet training
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small managed deficit of £13,725, resulting from strategic investments in workforce growth and service adaptation amidst rising operational costs. Despite this expenditure, the trustees report maintaining reserves in line with their policy, covering three months of core expenditure, to ensure financial stability. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the current year in the band £80,000 - £90,000” — page 24
“One employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the current year in the band £80,000 - £90,000” — page 24
“In principle, unrestricted reserves should be maintained at not less than three (3) months running costs plus 10% and should not normally exceed 40% of annual income.” — page 9
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03004206
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Peter Adcockchair
- Ann Ferguson
- Deborah Ramsay
- Geoff Lane
- Jane Vines
- Margaret Dangoor
- Michael Nash
- Tara Ferguson-Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £916k | £930k |
| 31/03/2024 | £795k | £817k |
| 31/03/2023 | £756k | £677k |
| 31/03/2022 | £778k | £730k |
| 31/03/2021 | £740k | £707k |
Common questions
Is RICHMOND UPON THAMES CROSSROADS CARE SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small managed deficit of £13,725, resulting from strategic investments in workforce growth and service adaptation amidst rising operational costs. Despite this expenditure, the trustees report maintaining reserves in line with their policy, covering three months of core expenditure, to ensure financial stability. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PB Associates Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of RICHMOND UPON THAMES CROSSROADS CARE SCHEME earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/09/2025 | £12k | Carers Café: Movement and Wellbeing for Older Unpaid Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2019 | £10k | The Transitions Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2005 | £116k | Caring Cafe Project development of MJ/1/010039666 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CARERS TRUST | 2 | £345k |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 1 | £27k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| QUEENBOROUGH FISHERY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE BANTAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £3k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CROSSROADS BRAINTREE AND CHELMSFORD LTD
- Crossroads Caring For Life Ltd
- CROSSROADS CARE KENT
- SURREY CROSSROADS
- THE REDBRIDGE RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION
- Crossroads Care Gloucestershire
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND UPON THAMES CROSSROADS CARE SCHEME | £916k | £80,000 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| CROSSROADS BRAINTREE AND CHELMSFORD LTD | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Crossroads Caring For Life Ltd | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CROSSROADS CARE KENT | £4.3m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SURREY CROSSROADS | £3.9m | — | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDBRIDGE RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |