SUNBEAMS PLAY
Sunbeams Play is an Ofsted registered charity, providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment for those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specialist sessions are fun, differentiated, individualised and delivered to maximise achievement. Sessions are also provided for young carers offering respite from their caring role. Training and 1-1 support is provided for parents, carers and families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £36,962 for the year ended 31 May 2025, following the purchase of its own building and the incurring of significant mortgage debt. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free reserves of £26,190, which the trustees describe as difficult to maintain due to designated funding restrictions.
What the accounts disclose
“£30,000 (2024: £24,105) was paid to S Corrigan in respect of therapy sessions.” — page 26
“£5,880 (2024: £Nil) was paid to B Thornton in respect of workshops and classes ran by Barrie Thornton Productions.” — page 26
“£30,000 (2024: £24,105) was paid to S Corrigan in respect of therapy sessions.” — page 26
“£5,880 (2024: £Nil) was paid to B Thornton in respect of workshops and classes ran by Barrie Thornton Productions.” — page 26
“£30,000 (2024: £24,105) was paid to S Corrigan in respect of therapy sessions.” — page 26
“£5,880 (2024: £Nil) was paid to B Thornton in respect of workshops and classes ran by Barrie Thornton Productions.” — page 26
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Samantha Clair Corriganchair
- Cameron James Barlow
- David John Warner
- Janine Maria Bowyer
- John Herbert Hughes
- Laura Goodman
- Michael Edward George
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £381k | £344k |
| 31/05/2024 | £297k | £331k |
| 31/05/2023 | £320k | £319k |
| 31/05/2022 | £412k | £258k |
| 31/05/2021 | £263k | £178k |
Common questions
Is SUNBEAMS PLAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £36,962 for the year ended 31 May 2025, following the purchase of its own building and the incurring of significant mortgage debt. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free reserves of £26,190, which the trustees describe as difficult to maintain due to designated funding restrictions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUNBEAMS PLAY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNBEAMS PLAY as a grant recipient include THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION, THE ARCHER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | Holiday activity schemes for autistic children and their siblings (Projects run in 2024) |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | Holiday activity schemes for autistic children and their siblings (Projects run in 2025) |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Summer activity programmes for autistic children and their siblings. |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £6k | Disability |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Social Welfare & Community (via CAF) |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable activities |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/03/2026 | £376k | Sunbeams Community Hub |
| Sport England | 25/10/2024 | £8k | Sunbeams Community Hub |
| UK government | 25/10/2024 | £8k | ALB-Sport England-Sunbeams Community Hub |
| Crowdfunder | 29/09/2022 | £5k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2022 | £10k | Supporting Late Diagnosis Autism |
| Crowdfunder | 14/07/2022 | £8k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2021 | £120k | Sunbeams Play |
| UK government | 09/12/2020 | £37k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 30/06/2020 | £14k | VSCE CMC Fund |