THE BATH HOUSE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE
Childcare for children aged 1 year to 12 years. Nursery education, holiday and after school care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £264,120, which exceeds its stated policy target of £190,000 (representing three months' wages and overheads). Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income surplus of £46,718 for the year, supported by increased local government grants and parent fees, indicating adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Parents’ fees £512,359” — page 7
“The Board has agreed that the Charity should build up its reserves to enable it to cover at least three months' wages for the staff and associated overheads. This is currently estimated at £190,000.” — page 7
“Also as Maggie is a Trustee and received a salary it is reported as a related party transaction.”
“Following the appointment of Bianca as charity trustee, her salary in her role as Projects Director of the Bath House was reported as related party transaction.” — page 5
“Also as Maggie is a Trustee and received a salary it is reported as a related party transaction.”
“Following the appointment of Bianca as charity trustee, her salary in her role as Projects Director of the Bath House was reported as related party transaction.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Beatrice Marion Collier
- Bianca Antonia Bibart
- Boris Rousseau
- Harriet Wootliff
- Margaret Mary Norwood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £821k | £774k |
| 31/03/2024 | £691k | £691k |
| 31/03/2023 | £651k | £622k |
| 31/03/2022 | £616k | £611k |
| 31/03/2021 | £677k | £706k |
Common questions
Is THE BATH HOUSE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £264,120, which exceeds its stated policy target of £190,000 (representing three months' wages and overheads). Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income surplus of £46,718 for the year, supported by increased local government grants and parent fees, indicating adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2005 | £5k | After School Sports Program |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BATH HOUSE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE | £821k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MARGARET MCMILLAN CHILDREN'S CENTRE | £525k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OSBORNE HOUSE COMMUNITY NURSERY LTD | £549k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN CARE CENTRE | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LUDGVAN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DICKER HOUSE NURSERY GROUP | £154k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |