BAUER RADIO'S CASH FOR KIDS CHARITIES
Registered charity 1122062 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as 96.3 RADIO AIRE & MAGC 828'S CASH FOR KIDS, 96.9 VIKING FM & MAGIC 1161'S CASH FOR KIDS, BAUER RADIO CHARITIES, BAUER RADIO'S CASH FOR KIDS, CASH FOR KIDS MANCHESTER, CFM Cash for Kids
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,007,560 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £5,321,506 to £4,313,946. The trustees maintain that free reserves of £525,000 are sufficient to meet the policy target of three to six months of operating costs and ensure the charity can continue its activities. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of operating costs (held: £525k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level at least equivalent to between three and six months of operating costs.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Salaries, NI, pension and expenses recharged from Bauer Radio Limited
“During the year costs have been recharged in relation to salaries, national insurance, pension contributions and other expenses for staff of the charity from its corporate member, Bauer Radio Limited to the value of £1,752,764 (2023 - £1,609,473). At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Bauer Radio Limited was £257,449 (2023- £294,057). The ultimate controlling party is Bauer Radio Limited as the corporate member of the charity. In addition there is support from all of Bauer radio stations along with no charge being transferred to the charity for their use within their office spaces, IT and HR support.” — page 34
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Tree Accountancy Limited.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — BAUER RADIO'S CASH FOR KIDS CHARITIES (matched by registered charity number).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Cost of raising funds
£758k
Reported reserves equal ~3.1 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/06/2018) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustees
- SALLY FIONA AITCHISONchair
- Ashley Paul Farmer
- Christopher Peter Davies
- Danny Simpson
- Robert Gary Stein
- SEAN PATRICK MARLEY
- Simon David Kilby
- Susan Voss
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BAUER RADIO'S CASH FOR KIDS CHARITIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,007,560 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £5,321,506 to £4,313,946. The trustees maintain that free reserves of £525,000 are sufficient to meet the policy target of three to six months of operating costs and ensure the charity can continue its activities. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Tree Accountancy Limited.
Who funds BAUER RADIO'S CASH FOR KIDS CHARITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BAUER RADIO'S CASH FOR KIDS CHARITIES as a grant recipient include Sir Graham Wylie Foundation, OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST, BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION, THE BROTHERS TRUST, C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST.
Known funders
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