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
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(A)TO RELIEVE STRESSES EXPERIENCED BY CARERS AND CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE CARE NEEDS, AS A RESULT OF DISABILITY, ILLNESS, OR AGE BY OFFERING A RESPITE SERVICE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT WORKERS.THE AREA OF BENEFIT SHALL BE THE BOROUGH OF RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES AND THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON -UPON-THAMES AS AGREED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CROSSROADS ASSOCIATION.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management 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 conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £303,420 — contracts £288,420 (4), grants £15,000 (2); 33% of the £916,184 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£80,001–£90,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 16
- Government income: £158,903 — contracts £10,500 (1), grants £148,403 (4); 20% of the £794,748 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£80,001–£90,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 11
- Government income: £159,180 — contracts £10,500 (1), grants £148,680 (4); 21% of the £756,129 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£70,001–£80,000: 1)
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03004206
Funders the charity credits
- Richmond Foundation
- Hampton Fund
- The Barnes Fund
- The Victoria Foundation
- The Richmond Charities
- City Bridge Trust
Company officers (Companies House)
- NASH, Michael Andrew on trustee list
- RAMSAY, Deborah Ann on trustee list
- FERGUSON-JONES, Tara Louise on trustee list
- LANE, Geoff on trustee list
- VINES, Jane on trustee list
- DANGOOR, Margaret Patricia on trustee list
- FERGUSON, Ann on trustee list
- ADCOCK, Peter Jonathan on trustee list
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 |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/04/2023 | £185k | Grant to Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2021 | £90k | CROSSROADS CARE EMERGENCY SERVICE; reduce negative impact on Older Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2019 | £10k | The Transitions Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2013 | £8k | Time Out: Activities for children & young carers with special needs |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/07/2011 | £133k | Grant to Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 1 | £27k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| QUEENBOROUGH FISHERY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- ROTHERHAM CROSSROADS - CARING FOR CARERS
- SURREY CROSSROADS
- CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS WORCESTERSHIRE
- CROSSROADS CARE KENT
- DUDLEY CROSSROADS
- CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY
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 |
| ROTHERHAM CROSSROADS - CARING FOR CARERS | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SURREY CROSSROADS | £3.9m | £100,000 + | 4 | above | — | no doubt |
| CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS WORCESTERSHIRE | £342k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| CROSSROADS CARE KENT | £4.3m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DUDLEY CROSSROADS | £264k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |