TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE
Tiddlywinks Centre provides a local sustainable service, building a charitable business based on income generation which is not dependent on grant funding. We offer families living in Arbourthorne and surrounding areas of Sheffield quality childcare, and family support services. Providing services Monday to Friday, 8 am-6 pm, all year round to support families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity broke even for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net income of £5,831. Free reserves stood at £164,765, which is above the stated policy target of £130,000, providing a buffer against identified risks such as rising staffing costs and minimum wage increases.
What the accounts disclose
“The free reserves target is £130,000 based on estimated closure costs plus additional for key building repairs.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Caroline Beattie
- JANICE ROBINSON
- Jayne Harrison
- Michelle Coward
- Nadine Wynter
- Nicola Ann Talbot
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £499k | £493k |
| 31/03/2024 | £417k | £448k |
| 31/03/2023 | £393k | £418k |
| 31/03/2022 | £410k | £469k |
| 31/03/2021 | £432k | £469k |
Common questions
Is TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity broke even for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net income of £5,831. Free reserves stood at £164,765, which is above the stated policy target of £130,000, providing a buffer against identified risks such as rising staffing costs and minimum wage increases. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE as a grant recipient include CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | FY2021 | £1k | General Charitable Grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CRANLEY OTHERWISE CRANLEIGH | 1 | £600 |
| THE CHANDRIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- CANOLFAN GOFAL PLANT TIDDLYWINKS CHILDCARE CENTRE CYFYNGEDIG
- WILLOWS CENTRE TROEDYRHIW
- ARDLEIGH GREEN FAMILY CENTRE
- TIDDLERS WRAPAROUND AND LUNCH CLUB CARE
- ROWLEYS CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY LTD
- KIDDIWINKS PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE | £499k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANOLFAN GOFAL PLANT TIDDLYWINKS CHILDCARE CENTRE CYFYNGEDIG | £385k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLOWS CENTRE TROEDYRHIW | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| ARDLEIGH GREEN FAMILY CENTRE | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TIDDLERS WRAPAROUND AND LUNCH CLUB CARE | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROWLEYS CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY LTD | £217k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |