THE OTHERWISE CLUB
The Otherwise Club is a community centre for families choosing to educate their children out of school. It provides support, activities, sporting and drama events and outings as well as project groups that specialise in topics.
Objects
To advance the education of children, including but not limited to, those whose families choose to educate their children out of school, and who remain responsible for their children’s education at all times, and those who attend any type of educational establishment or school, without distinction of race, sex, political, religious or other opinions, through the provision of facilities and other resources.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £253,167 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £257,344. The trustees report that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis. Reserves are maintained to meet contractual obligations, with unrestricted reserves standing at £6,734.
What the accounts disclose
“The total reserves at 31 August 2025 was £257,344, of which £6,734 was unrestricted”
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- JOSE ALCARAZ
- Karina Ewa Al-Mohsin
- LESLIE BARSON
- Sian Fletcher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £271k | £17k |
| 31/08/2024 | £15k | £15k |
| 31/08/2023 | £22k | £24k |
| 31/08/2022 | £28k | £36k |
| 31/08/2021 | £20k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE OTHERWISE CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £253,167 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £257,344. The trustees report that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis. Reserves are maintained to meet contractual obligations, with unrestricted reserves standing at £6,734. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2015 | £3k | Hey! Have a go! An inclusive community drama project. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2006 | £3k | Drama project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 2 | £11k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £250k |
| THE MICHAEL UREN FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA | 1 | £20k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE CABIN CREW OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
- ACOMB OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB LIMITED
- SUCCESS CLUB CIO
- THE DX CLUB
- Amazing Kids Club Ltd
- DEVAS CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OTHERWISE CLUB | £271k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CABIN CREW OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | £269k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACOMB OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB LIMITED | £232k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUCCESS CLUB CIO | £345k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DX CLUB | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Amazing Kids Club Ltd | £874k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |