CARETRADE CHARITABLE TRUST
Registered charity 1127890 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
CareTrade's mission is to improve the life chances of autistic young people and adults by: creating inspirational work experience, recreational and social opportunities; providing education, employment support and other services to meet the needs of individuals; working with businesses to transform employment for autistic people.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total income of £1,527,494 and an in-year surplus of £56,361 for the year ended 31 July 2025. Net assets increased to £643,623, with general free reserves of £275,000 held against a policy target of at least £368,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months plus of operating costs (minimum £368k) (held: £275k)
“The charity’s aim is to hold free reserves equal to at least three months plus of operating costs at any measurement date (a minimum of £368k at 24/25 levels).” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchase of creative services from Genium Creative Limited, co-owned by the husband of a key management personnel.
“During the year, the charity purchased creative services totalling £10,620 (2024: £19,140) from Genium Creative Limited, which is co-owned by the husband of one of the charity's key management personnel. The transaction was carried out on standard market terms, and no amounts were outstanding at either year end.” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£33k
Reported reserves equal ~3.3 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (90% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 2.1% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/04/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CARETRADE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total income of £1,527,494 and an in-year surplus of £56,361 for the year ended 31 July 2025. Net assets increased to £643,623, with general free reserves of £275,000 held against a policy target of at least £368,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
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