FATHER'S PLACE
Sunday services in Wrexham open to the public; running a playgroup four days a week; running a parent and toddler group one day a week; pioneering and running a community cafe in the village of Rhos which provides opportunities for volunteers; running a Baby Basics project supporting struggling new mothers; regular meetings provided for youth; midweek meetings available weekly for church members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £29,296 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £286,496 and total expenditure of £257,200. Unrestricted reserves stood at £376,609, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £30,000. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The main sources of income during the year were donations received £143,427”
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted cash assets at a level which equates to three months unrestricted expenditure. For the Community Church this is approximately £30,000.” — page 5
“Mrs S Izzard, the spouse of a director, received remuneration of £19,051 (2024 - £18,318) in her role as office administrator. None of the directors received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 16
“Mrs S Izzard, the spouse of a director, received remuneration of £19,051 (2024 - £18,318) in her role as office administrator. None of the directors received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/05/2022)
Trustees
- Garan York
- IOLO THOMAS
- PAUL SPENCER IZZARD
- PHILIP HUGH ARTON
- Susan Ann Black
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £286k | £257k |
| 31/03/2024 | £276k | £255k |
| 31/03/2023 | £245k | £211k |
| 31/03/2022 | £228k | £194k |
| 31/03/2021 | £288k | £203k |
Common questions
Is FATHER'S PLACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £29,296 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £286,496 and total expenditure of £257,200. Unrestricted reserves stood at £376,609, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £30,000. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2021 | £10k | COVID - 19 Wellbeing Covid19 Recovery Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/06/2020 | £8k | COVID-19 Community Cafe Foodbank Covid-19 support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2019 | £10k | Community Inclusion Cafe |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FATHER'S PLACE | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Waypoint | £689k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROXETH COMMUNITY CHURCH | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROMSEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY FRIENDS (WREXHAM) | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FATHER'S HOUSE SABBATH CONGREGATION | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |