THE PETER PAN CENTRE
To provide exceptional care, support and education to children from birth to age 5 with a range of special educational needs. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, enabling children to make rapid progress in their development, with a focus on key life skills. Parent/carers benefit from respite, family support, training, social activities and community-based stay and play sessions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state the charity achieved a surplus of £3,854 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total income of £435,380 against total expenditure of £431,526. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves totalled £119,044, representing approximately 3.3 months of normal expenditure, which is below the stated policy target of six months. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Accordingly the Trustees endeavour to maintain sufficient unrestricted free reserves in the charity to provide resources adequate for at least six months uninterrupted services.”
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke on Trent City Council | Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CAFS/2024/227 | — | — |
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/06/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (01/08/2011)
Trustees
- Sarah McDowellchair
- COLIN IAN BARCROFT
- Christopher Paul Farrelly
- DIANE MCVEY
- Glen Manby
- KATRINA LOUISE Espley
- Michelle Louise OWEN
- Michelle Martin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £435k | £432k |
| 31/10/2024 | £344k | £387k |
| 31/10/2023 | £319k | £361k |
| 31/10/2022 | £297k | £297k |
| 31/10/2021 | £234k | £258k |
Common questions
Is THE PETER PAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state the charity achieved a surplus of £3,854 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total income of £435,380 against total expenditure of £431,526. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves totalled £119,044, representing approximately 3.3 months of normal expenditure, which is below the stated policy target of six months. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PETER PAN CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PETER PAN CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £19k | Disability |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | FY2023 | £500 | 40th Anniversary Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2023 | £249k | Giving children with SEND the best start in life |
| UK government | 23/09/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 20/05/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/07/2008 | £486k | Providing care and education for pre-school children with special needs |