CHILDCARE AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £210,732 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £2,482,681 against total expenditure of £2,271,949. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £671,726, which the directors consider an appropriate level given the established reserves policy. The organization remains financially stable despite recent service closures and financial strain from government wraparound programme changes.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 25
“It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the free reserves) held by the charity should be 3 months of the resources expended within the central running costs of the organisation and in addition the full redundancy costs of the association central staff and staff in the centrally managed groups.”
“Consultancy fees of £6,849 (2024: £9,132) were received from Ethelburga Early Years Centre, a group setting of Childcare and Business Consultancy Services.” — page 29
“Agency fees of £533,200 (2024 - £470,376) were paid to Childcare Answered Ltd for the provision of childcare services. Childcare Answered Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of Childcare & Business Consultancy Services Ltd.” — page 29
“Consultancy fees of £6,849 (2024: £9,132) were received from Ethelburga Early Years Centre, a group setting of Childcare and Business Consultancy Services.” — page 29
“Agency fees of £533,200 (2024 - £470,376) were paid to Childcare Answered Ltd for the provision of childcare services. Childcare Answered Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of Childcare & Business Consultancy Services Ltd.” — page 29
“Childcare Answered Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of Childcare & Business Consultancy Services Ltd.” — page 29
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04060959
- Trading subsidiary: CHILDCARE ANSWERED LIMITED Companies House 06549518
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/03/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (09/02/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (13/11/2014)
Trustees
- CAROL THURGOODchair
- Huw Jenkins
- Peter Frederick Selley
- Robert Parker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.5m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is CHILDCARE AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £210,732 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £2,482,681 against total expenditure of £2,271,949. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £671,726, which the directors consider an appropriate level given the established reserves policy. The organization remains financially stable despite recent service closures and financial strain from government wraparound programme changes. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kirk Rice LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHILDCARE AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £50k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £19k |