ABERAVON INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Childcare, play facilities and activities for children of Aberavon, Sandfields and surrounding communities Education and training for children, parents, carers, organisations, local communities and residents with a particular view to relieving unemployment.
Objects
1. TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE ELECTORAL WARDS OF ABERAVON, SANDFIELDS EAST AND SANDFIELDS WEST AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE 'AREA OF BENEFIT') BY THE PROVISION OF CHILDCARE AND PLAY FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES2. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, CARERS AND RESIDENTS WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITH A PARTICULAR VIEW TO RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT3. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PARENTS, FAMILIES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ORGANISATIONS IN THE AREA TO BENEFIT IN RELATION TO CHILDCARE, PLAY, EDUCATION AND EARLY LEARNING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £5,988 for the year, resulting in total reserves falling to £83,178 from £89,166 the previous year. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's principal funding comes from private income and Welsh Government grants, with a reserves policy aiming to cover up to six months of operating expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain designated reserves at a level sufficient to cover up to six months operating expenditure, in line with Charities Commission recommendations.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05315067 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- BOWEN, Amy Rhiannon on trustee list
- BIRD, Helen on trustee list
Trustees
- Amy Bowen
- Anna Roberts
- HELEN Bird
- Mark Dennis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £369k | £375k |
| 31/03/2024 | £306k | £348k |
| 31/03/2023 | £292k | £284k |
| 31/03/2022 | £280k | £308k |
| 31/03/2021 | £284k | £282k |
Common questions
Is ABERAVON INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £5,988 for the year, resulting in total reserves falling to £83,178 from £89,166 the previous year. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's principal funding comes from private income and Welsh Government grants, with a reserves policy aiming to cover up to six months of operating expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2010 | £5k | Cylch Meithrin Aberafan |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2005 | £232k | There is no project name available for this record |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £262k |
| THE BAIS ROCHEL DSATMAR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £156k |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | 1 | £117k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £101k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £85k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 1 | £72k |
| FRIENDS OF MERCAZ HATORAH BELZ MACNIVKA | 1 | £68k |
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
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- CANOLFAN GOFAL PLANT TIDDLYWINKS CHILDCARE CENTRE CYFYNGEDIG
- ABERGAVENNY COMMUNITY TRUST
- GIBBONSDOWN CHILDREN'S CENTRE LIMITED
- Beis Aharon TT Activity Centre
- Swansea Bay University LHB Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABERAVON INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S CENTRE | £369k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE LTD | £566k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CANOLFAN GOFAL PLANT TIDDLYWINKS CHILDCARE CENTRE CYFYNGEDIG | £385k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABERGAVENNY COMMUNITY TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIBBONSDOWN CHILDREN'S CENTRE LIMITED | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Beis Aharon TT Activity Centre | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |