ACORN COMMUNITY CARE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted surplus of £95,076 for the year, bringing total cumulative reserves to £645,080. However, the trustees note that the level of free reserves stands at £63,533, which they consider reasonable to meet unexpected calls. The filing acknowledges significant financial sustainability risks due to a lack of funding uplifts from the main local authority funder and increased employer national insurance costs.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee's total employee benefits fell within the banding £60,000 - £70,000 (2024: Nil)” — page 20
“One employee's total employee benefits fell within the banding £60,000 - £70,000 (2024: Nil)” — page 20
“During the year, the charity made payments totalling £3,220 (2024: £13,184) to David Worth Electrical, a supplier related as the father-in-law of a Senior Management Team member, for electrical work, which was undertaken at market rates. There were no outstanding amounts due at the year end.” — page 24
“During the year, the charity purchased a vehicle from an employee who is the spouse of a Senior Management Team member, for £21,500 (24 September 2024). The purchase price was considered to be at fair market value at the date of the transaction. There were no outstanding amounts due at the year end.” — page 24
“During the year, the charity made payments totalling £3,220 (2024: £13,184) to David Worth Electrical, a supplier related as the father-in-law of a Senior Management Team member, for electrical work, which was undertaken at market rates. There were no outstanding amounts due at the year end.” — page 24
“During the year, the charity purchased a vehicle from an employee who is the spouse of a Senior Management Team member, for £21,500 (24 September 2024). The purchase price was considered to be at fair market value at the date of the transaction. There were no outstanding amounts due at the year end.” — page 24
“During the year, the charity made payments totalling £3,220 (2024: £13,184) to David Worth Electrical, a supplier related as the father-in-law of a Senior Management Team member, for electrical work, which was undertaken at market rates. There were no outstanding amounts due at the year end.” — page 24
“During the year, the charity purchased a vehicle from an employee who is the spouse of a Senior Management Team member, for £21,500 (24 September 2024). The purchase price was considered to be at fair market value at the date of the transaction. There were no outstanding amounts due at the year end.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Acorn Community Care: Good
Trustees
- Carolyn Storr
- Hassan Nait Ouaarab
- Oliver Varey
- Ruth Holliday
- STEVEN NEAL
- TOBY BARTHOLOMEW BELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is ACORN COMMUNITY CARE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted surplus of £95,076 for the year, bringing total cumulative reserves to £645,080. However, the trustees note that the level of free reserves stands at £63,533, which they consider reasonable to meet unexpected calls. The filing acknowledges significant financial sustainability risks due to a lack of funding uplifts from the main local authority funder and increased employer national insurance costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Millet Accountants Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACORN COMMUNITY CARE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.