UNITED FOSTER CARERS ASSOCIATION
Playsheme activities - days out for children and family days. Residential for under 12's and 13 - 18 year olds at activity centres. Regular BBQ's and parties for Easter, Halloween and Christmas and a large summer get together with fun and games
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF FOSTER FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COUNTY OF WEST SUSSEX, BY THE PROVISION OF, OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, ADVICE, ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND SUCH OTHER SERVICES FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong financial position with unrestricted funds increasing to £49,029. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Core funding is provided by West Sussex County Council, supplemented by fundraising and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the UFCA to hold in reserve a sum which would allow the charity to continue providing activities for carers in the event of the loss/ reduction of grants from West Sussex County Council.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Lin Eelychair
- Gillian Claire Ludlow
- Marion Frances Eames
- Pia-Marie Stuart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £31k | £28k |
Common questions
Is UNITED FOSTER CARERS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong financial position with unrestricted funds increasing to £49,029. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Core funding is provided by West Sussex County Council, supplemented by fundraising and donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.