TRAFFORD CARERS CENTRE
Provision of information, advice and support to carers living in Trafford.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £12,568 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £378,615. However, the trustees highlight that the charity is entirely dependent on term-restricted grant funding, with core contracts expiring in 2027, and forecast potential shortfalls and cumulative deficits in the coming years. Despite these future risks, the trustees consider current reserves adequate to fund potential deficits and premises acquisition.
What the accounts disclose
“Contract funding 460,100” — page 31
“The reserves at 31st of March 2025 of £378 K are considered adequate to fund the potential deficit in the next three years and to fund the acquisition of more suitable premises.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Akilah Akinola
- Catrina Walker-Jones
- Kerry Blackhurst
- Klaus Bohne
- Lindsey Mallory
- Rachel Cossey
- Rachel Kasaven
- Ralph Ellerton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £681k | £668k |
| 31/03/2024 | £737k | £652k |
| 31/03/2023 | £582k | £647k |
| 31/03/2022 | £783k | £667k |
| 31/03/2021 | £634k | £608k |
Common questions
Is TRAFFORD CARERS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £12,568 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £378,615. However, the trustees highlight that the charity is entirely dependent on term-restricted grant funding, with core contracts expiring in 2027, and forecast potential shortfalls and cumulative deficits in the coming years. Despite these future risks, the trustees consider current reserves adequate to fund potential deficits and premises acquisition. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRAFFORD CARERS CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRAFFORD CARERS CENTRE as a grant recipient include OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £256k | Core funding |
| OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £40k | Core funding |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2024 | £439k | Engaging Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2021 | £10k | Trafford Carers News Team |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | 24/06/2017 | £2k | Voluntary Sector Grant to Trafford Carers Centre |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | 18/06/2017 | £2k | Voluntary Sector Grant to Trafford Carers Centre |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | 25/06/2016 | £2k | Voluntary Sector Grant to Trafford Carers Centre |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | 19/06/2016 | £1k | Voluntary Sector Grant to Trafford Carers Centre |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | 06/09/2014 | £3k | Voluntary Sector Grant to Trafford Carers Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/03/2013 | £10k | Care Free Gardeners |