ST BEDE'S CHILDCARE LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £256,494 for the year ended August 2023, following a surplus of £372,242 in the prior year. The trustees consider free reserves of approximately £207,480 to be reasonable, noting that actual free reserves of £1,033,451 are held as a safety net during the cost of living crisis. The trustees and auditor confirm that the charity has sufficient cash reserves to meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Black
- Emma Balmer
- Emma Jayne Pendlebury
- JUNE ROBERTS
- Karl William Denton
- Kimberley Dearden
- MICHAEL CAINE
- Sarah Bagshaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.9m | £3.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.0m | £2.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.6m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.5m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is ST BEDE'S CHILDCARE LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £256,494 for the year ended August 2023, following a surplus of £372,242 in the prior year. The trustees consider free reserves of approximately £207,480 to be reasonable, noting that actual free reserves of £1,033,451 are held as a safety net during the cost of living crisis. The trustees and auditor confirm that the charity has sufficient cash reserves to meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by MHA.