1ST PLACE CHILDREN AND PARENTS' CENTRE LTD
Advancing the education of the residents through the provision of training and childcare facilities; the provision of advice, support and guidance on issues relating to childcare, parenting and education, health and the environment and the provision and maintenance of a family centre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £179,365 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £339,642. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased from £742,415 to £615,137, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately three months' operating costs (£616,000).
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £60,000 and £69,999 during the year” — page 34
“One employee earned between £60,000 and £69,999 during the year (2024: 1). No other employees earned over £60,000 in the year.” — page 34
“There are no costs of raising funds.” — page 28
“The aim of the 1st Place Reserves policy is to maintain total free general reserves at a level which is no less than approximately three month's operating costs – 24/25 £616k.” — page 15
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ellie Suggate-Francis — Director
- Karen Walker — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Karen Walkerchair
- Alan Dallas
- Alice Little
- Benjamin Asmah
- Deric Edlin Edward
- Galina Krasteva
- Heather Elizabeth Munn
- Jack Scriven
- Katherine Lucy Newman
- Kervell Bernard-Moore
- Mariia Novoselok
- Philip Wilkins
- Suzanne Tuttlebury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.5m | £3.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.2m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.1m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.0m | £2.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.7m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is 1ST PLACE CHILDREN AND PARENTS' CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £179,365 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £339,642. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased from £742,415 to £615,137, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately three months' operating costs (£616,000). Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of 1ST PLACE CHILDREN AND PARENTS' CENTRE LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £54k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST PLACE CHILDREN AND PARENTS' CENTRE LTD | £3.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN CARE CENTRE | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG PERSONS CENTRE | £497k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SUTTON CENTRE UNDER 5S PLAYGROUP | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIRST STEPS NURSERY | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |