THE PHOENIX CENTRE
The centre helps children, mainly 2-4 yrs, who have a wide range of physical, mental, emotional and/or delayed developmental problems. The centre provides facilities and activities to encourage & assess development. Trained staff are assisted by visiting therapists and teachers who help staff & parents with childrens needs. Transport from various parts of the Borough is provided by Dudley MBC
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £65,783 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total fund balances of £205,611. The trustees confirm that free reserves are maintained above the stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure. The filing notes that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with support from the local authority.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant funding 132,162” — page 14
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately at least three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- Christine MCEWANchair
- Clair Margaret HORNE
- Jane Elizabeth MARSH
- John Brown
- LISA JONES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £139k | £74k |
| 31/08/2024 | £153k | £99k |
| 31/08/2023 | £86k | £75k |
| 31/08/2022 | £81k | £87k |
| 31/08/2021 | £91k | £79k |
Common questions
Is THE PHOENIX CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £65,783 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total fund balances of £205,611. The trustees confirm that free reserves are maintained above the stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure. The filing notes that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with support from the local authority. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2007 | £3k | Phoenix Play Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2005 | £3k | Kitchen modernisation |