LUDGVAN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE LIMITED
Provision of daily childcare for children aged 3 months to 14 years and provision of facilities for various local community groups
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds at year-end were £379,327, which exceeds the trustees' stated prudent target of covering three months of running costs (approximately £300,000). The charity reported a net income surplus of £79,379 for the year, with the majority of charitable expenditure directed toward wages, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee whose total remuneration fell between £60,000 and £70,000 during the reporting year (2024: nil). No employee was paid over £70,000 (2024: nil).”
“There was one employee whose total remuneration fell between £60,000 and £70,000 during the reporting year (2024: nil). No employee was paid over £70,000 (2024: nil).”
“Income from charitable activities was £1,239,134 against £1,033,078 in 2024.” — page 12
“It is the trustees’ view that it is prudent to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to cover at least three months running costs which are approximately £300,000.” — page 13
“Two Trustees, Lorna Trudgeon (Senior Centre Manager) and Juliette George (Deputy Centre Manager) are members of the key management personnel group. Their combined remuneration for 2025 was £91,985, plus £11,769 in employer’s NI and £2,857 in employer pension contributions.” — page 29
“Sarah Oliver (Trustee) has received £1,520 (2024: £1,253) from the charity for financial management services, as permitted in accordance with the charity’s Memorandum & Articles of Association.” — page 29
“Two Trustees, Lorna Trudgeon (Senior Centre Manager) and Juliette George (Deputy Centre Manager) are members of the key management personnel group. Their combined remuneration for 2025 was £91,985, plus £11,769 in employer’s NI and £2,857 in employer pension contributions.” — page 29
“Sarah Oliver (Trustee) has received £1,520 (2024: £1,253) from the charity for financial management services, as permitted in accordance with the charity’s Memorandum & Articles of Association.” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lorna Trudgeon — Senior Centre Manager
- Juliette George — Senior Deputy Manager
- Briony Sedgeman — Senior Deputy Manager
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Sarah Kathleen Oliverchair
- CAROLINE JANE PEERS
- David Joseph Teasdale-Hughes
- Joanne Frances Martin-Laity
- Juliette Carolyn George
- Katherine Jane Hall
- LORNA SIAN TRUDGEON
- Laura Richards
- Linda Anne Taylor
- Mark Andrew Fletcher
- Richard Sargeant
- William Stephen Jenkin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £947k |
| 31/12/2023 | £817k | £760k |
| 31/12/2022 | £685k | £650k |
| 31/12/2021 | £611k | £602k |
Common questions
Is LUDGVAN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds at year-end were £379,327, which exceeds the trustees' stated prudent target of covering three months of running costs (approximately £300,000). The charity reported a net income surplus of £79,379 for the year, with the majority of charitable expenditure directed toward wages, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by bk plus Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of LUDGVAN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2018 | £10k | OL Community Development Worker |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2014 | £9k | A Time To Share - A Celebration of Multi Cultural Diversity |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £185k |
Charities like this
- THE BATH HOUSE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE
- LORDSWOOD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
- ABC CHILDCARE (IPSWICH) LTD
- RAINBOW COMMUNITY NURSERY
- YOUNG PERSONS CENTRE
- FAKENHAM CHILDREN'S DAYCARE CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUDGVAN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE LIMITED | £1.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BATH HOUSE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE | £821k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LORDSWOOD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP | £343k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ABC CHILDCARE (IPSWICH) LTD | £253k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW COMMUNITY NURSERY | £807k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG PERSONS CENTRE | £497k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |