THE KOOL KIDS CLUB
TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FACILITIES FOR THE DAILY CARE AND RECREATION OF CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE STAFF IN THIS PROVISION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £150,927 to £143,873, falling below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £40,000 required to cover one month of costs and redundancy. The charity reported a net expenditure of £7,054 for the year, driven by increased payroll and premises costs that outpaced income from childcare fees.
What the accounts disclose
“Income picked up this year, totaling £225,509 (2024 - £201,856), fees from childcare provision amounted to £225,145 (2024 - £201,537).” — page 5
“The club continues to expand and the Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy, which now states that unrestricted reserves should be held at such a level that would cover costs in the event of sudden and unforeseen closure. This level has been calculated to include payroll, utilities and rent for one month, plus redundancy costs. Based on current levels, this amounts to approximately £40,000 and the Trustees are satisfied the club remains in a financially sound position.” — page 6
“A management contract exists between the Charity and York Childcare Support Hub. Management charges of £26,646 (2024 - £24,075) were paid to York Childcare Support Hub for services provided to the Charity. At the year end the Charity owed York Childcare Support Hub £2,807 (2024 - £2,752). At the year end monies held by York Childcare Limited for payroll payments was £nil (2024 - £14). There were no other related party transactions.” — page 16
Trustees
- Claire McCormick
- Craig Austin Robert Vincent
- Dr Josephine Louise Armistead
- Paul Michael Jackson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £226k | £233k |
| 30/04/2024 | £202k | £186k |
| 30/04/2023 | £199k | £163k |
| 30/04/2022 | £183k | £162k |
| 30/04/2021 | £139k | £144k |
Common questions
Is THE KOOL KIDS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £150,927 to £143,873, falling below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £40,000 required to cover one month of costs and redundancy. The charity reported a net expenditure of £7,054 for the year, driven by increased payroll and premises costs that outpaced income from childcare fees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2009 | £4k | Strictly Come Cycling |
| City of York Council | — | £600 | SHINE grant |
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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 KOOL KIDS CLUB | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Chiltern Nursery and Training College | £2.8m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| PINCHBECK KIDS CLUB | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG PERSONS CENTRE | £497k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BLUNDELLSANDS KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUP | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUNFISHERS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | £472k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |