POPPLETON ROAD OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
1 To provide the necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children aged 4 - 14 years2 To advance the education and training of the persons in the provision of such care3 To demonstrate continual improvement to enhance the quality of our provision4 To provide Scholarship places for children on pupil premium
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £240,306, which is significantly higher than the stated minimum reserves policy of £40,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,770 for the year, funded by retained reserves, and confirmed it has no requirement for external funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Income increased to £221,985 (2024 - £219,070), fees from childcare provision amounted to £220,319 (2024 - £215,042).” — page 5
“The current estimate to meet this is £40,000.”
“A management contract exists between the Charity and York Childcare Out of School Support Service Ltd. Management charges of £26,423 (2024 - £25,601) were paid to York Childcare Out of School Support Service Ltd for services provided to the Charity.” — page 16
Trustees
- Catherine Smithey
- Claire Wilcox
- David Alderson
- Joanne Alderson
- Kathryn McKellar
- Ruth Mary Butterworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £222k | £229k |
| 31/03/2024 | £219k | £193k |
| 31/03/2023 | £191k | £162k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £102k | £107k |
Common questions
Is POPPLETON ROAD OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £240,306, which is significantly higher than the stated minimum reserves policy of £40,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,770 for the year, funded by retained reserves, and confirmed it has no requirement for external funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of York Council | — | £600 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £880 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Community Support Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £619 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £2k | Holgate Ward Grant |