THE PARENTING PROJECT
To improve the life experiences and outcomes of children, young people and their families by providing services and support at a time when they are most needed
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £84,248, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £88,510. However, the trustees note that the charity has been unable to achieve its stated reserves policy target of £150,000 (equivalent to six months of core expenditure) this year. The charity relies heavily on grant funding and acknowledges the risk of future grant applications being unsuccessful, though it remains confident in its ability to secure future incomings.
What the accounts disclose
“This includes grants received totalling £437,725 (2023-24: £404,485).”
“Unlike many charities we have been unable to achieve this level of reserves this year.” — page 16
“The charitable company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Report Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’, not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owed subsidiaries within the group.” — page 34
“The charity has one subsidiary company, The Growth Pool Community Interest Company (CIC) which is Limited by Guarantee.” — page 18
Trustees
- ADAM WILLIAM JOHN SHERRATT
- ANDREA JOYCE MILTON
- Allison Mary Anne Watmore
- Beverley Jane Ballinger
- Graham Robert Lowther
- JANE WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £478k | £394k |
| 31/03/2024 | £450k | £362k |
| 31/03/2023 | £421k | £567k |
| 31/03/2022 | £433k | £416k |
| 31/03/2021 | £346k | £353k |
Common questions
Is THE PARENTING PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £84,248, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £88,510. However, the trustees note that the charity has been unable to achieve its stated reserves policy target of £150,000 (equivalent to six months of core expenditure) this year. The charity relies heavily on grant funding and acknowledges the risk of future grant applications being unsuccessful, though it remains confident in its ability to secure future incomings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PARENTING PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PARENTING PROJECT as a grant recipient include Thomas Waley-Cohen Charitable Trust, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST, THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK, WARWICK RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY, WARWICK PROVIDENT DISPENSARY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Waley-Cohen Charitable Trust | FY2024 | £60k | |
| Thomas Waley-Cohen Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £50k | |
| STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST | FY2022 | £45k | Family wellbeing pathway delivery with families |
| STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST | FY2021 | £20k | Family Wellbeing Pathway |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2022 | £8k | |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2021 | £8k | |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2025 | £7k | Town Share Grant |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2023 | £5k | Town Share Grant |
| WARWICK RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | |
| WARWICK RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| WARWICK PROVIDENT DISPENSARY | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2025 | £291k | Stronger Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2022 | £260k | Strengthened Families |
| UK government | 11/08/2020 | £97k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |