CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTRE
Registered charity 1098935 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NEWARK AND NOTTS. CHILD BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS CENTRE, SUES PLACE
We provide a range of free specialist bereavement support and advice for Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire children, young people (3-18 years) and their parents/carers. Professionals have access to professional guidance and training to improve their knowledge and skills in supporting local grieving families.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £33,248 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted free reserves to £179,920. The trustees note that this reserve level is a planned short-term reduction below their policy target of six months' operating expenditure, citing uncertainties around funding and increased costs. Despite the deficit, the trustees forecast a break-even outcome for the following year and confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £180k; policy: six months of unrestricted expenditure)
“The charity currently holds £179,920 free reserves, which is a planned short-term reduction below 6 months”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Children's Bereavement Centre (matched by registered charity number).
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Lincolnshire · Nottinghamshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £33,248 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted free reserves to £179,920. The trustees note that this reserve level is a planned short-term reduction below their policy target of six months' operating expenditure, citing uncertainties around funding and increased costs. Despite the deficit, the trustees forecast a break-even outcome for the following year and confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTRE as a grant recipient include BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST, BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST, J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST.
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