BRIGHTON, HOVE & DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT
The Early Childhood Project believes that all children have the right to develop in a positive environment free from prejudice and discrimination. The project works positively to combat bias of every kind with others across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding area. The project provides information, resources and support to all those people involved in young childrens play, care and education, at w
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £1,985 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing unrestricted reserves from £15,228 to £13,243. The trustees note that the charity is adjusting to a changing funding landscape and is utilizing reserves to maintain staffing and services. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- AMANDA JANE LEWISchair
- Amina Omeri
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN RANDALL
- Cara Redlich
- Dr Caroline Ackley
- Judith Simon
- Mx Charlie Paul Alexander Stray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £48k | £33k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTON, HOVE & DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £1,985 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing unrestricted reserves from £15,228 to £13,243. The trustees note that the charity is adjusting to a changing funding landscape and is utilizing reserves to maintain staffing and services. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIGHTON, HOVE & DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIGHTON, HOVE & DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT as a grant recipient include FONTHILL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Reading and literary festival for children across Sussex |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/10/2025 | £20k | ECP Toy Library &weekly play session |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £10k | Toy Packs & Play Packs Project |
| UK government | 27/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2008 | £10k | Early Childhood Project Toy Library |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2006 | £5k | Website set up for young childrens play, care and education |