MALVERN SPECIAL FAMILIES
Excellent providers of safe, stimulating and fun social opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. We provide Saturday clubs, after-school clubs, evening youth groups, and holiday play schemes for children and young people with disabilities. Our clubs take place in Malvern and Worcester and we currently support just over 150 families in the area.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £8,626 for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to a deficit of £54,348 in the prior year. Free unrestricted reserves decreased from £75,036 to £63,003, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of maintaining reserves equating to 25% of anticipated costs. Despite these challenges, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are of the view that MSF should aim to maintain on average reserves equating to 25% of anticipated costs.” — page 5
Trustees
- Ceri Bannister
- Christopher Stephens
- Clive Graham Fletcher
- David Charles Palmer
- Jeremy Michael Faust
- John Aiton
- Katy Hollingworth
- MARGARET EILEEN BUCHANAN
- Stephanie Myres
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £316k | £325k |
| 31/03/2025 | £257k | £312k |
| 31/03/2024 | £334k | £298k |
| 31/03/2023 | £296k | £286k |
| 31/03/2022 | £228k | £259k |
Common questions
Is MALVERN SPECIAL FAMILIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £8,626 for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to a deficit of £54,348 in the prior year. Free unrestricted reserves decreased from £75,036 to £63,003, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of maintaining reserves equating to 25% of anticipated costs. Despite these challenges, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MALVERN SPECIAL FAMILIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MALVERN SPECIAL FAMILIES as a grant recipient include THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND, THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £20k | General Grant |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | FY2025 | £7k | Activities and support for disabled children and young people and their families |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Education and Training |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2021 | £173k | Malvern Special Families children and young people clubs |
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £700 | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/04/2019 | £10k | "A History of ‘Wellness’ in Malvern" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2008 | £10k | Over 12's - Youth Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2005 | £5k | Malvern Summer Sports Scheme |