CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £436,038 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total unrestricted free reserves of £651,782. The trustees confirmed that the charity remains a going concern, despite the significant risk of losing £214,000 per annum in Kent County Council funding for Family Hub services. The auditors found no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will aim to maintain the General Free Reserve at 3 to 6 months of annual turnover.”
“During the year Swale CVS, a charitable organisation managed by Christine White (Trustee), supplied consultancy services of £1,000 (2023: £5,000). This transaction was also carried out at arms length and was paid after the year end. Jim Duncan (Chief Executive) is also a Trustee of Swale CVS.” — page 30
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Community Fund
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/01/2024)
Trustees
- Lauren Rabbattschair
- CHRISTINE WHITE
- Colin David Jones
- DAVID JOHN BUCKETT
- Vanessa Nedderman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.9m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.8m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.5m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.5m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £436,038 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total unrestricted free reserves of £651,782. The trustees confirmed that the charity remains a going concern, despite the significant risk of losing £214,000 per annum in Kent County Council funding for Family Hub services. The auditors found no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £590k |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £306k |
| HUMAN RELIEF FOUNDATION | 1 | £238k |
| AVRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £229k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £228k |
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £175k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £166k |