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MINSTHORPE CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 1065656 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HAPPY DAYS CHILDRENS CENTRE

Latest income
£847k
Latest spending
£585k
Registered
1997
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £262,026 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income rising to £846,999. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £457,527, which exceeds the stated policy target of £300,000. The charity holds significant cash reserves of £418,108 and has no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months’ operating costs (£300,000) and allocate £150,000 for future capital projects (held: £458k)
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves sufficient for six months’ operating costs (£300,000) and allocate £150,000 for future capital projects.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: T & C C Limited
“The Trust also owns a wholly - owned non - charitable subsidiary, T & C C Limited, which operates a sports and fitness facility.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)

Total income
£847k
Total spending
£585k
Reserves (reported)
£507k
Employees
25

Reported reserves equal ~10.4 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: City Of Wakefield

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£847k£585k
30/09/2024£569k£571k
30/09/2023£535k£513k
30/09/2022£490k£521k
30/09/2021£394k£451k

Common questions

Is MINSTHORPE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £262,026 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income rising to £846,999. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £457,527, which exceeds the stated policy target of £300,000. The charity holds significant cash reserves of £418,108 and has no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of MINSTHORPE CHARITABLE TRUST earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

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