CENTRAL CHESHIRE BUDDY SCHEME
Activity clubs and short breaks for children, young people, adults and their families with special needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £15,588 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward from £99,882 to £84,294. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of 6-12 months of expenditure to manage risks such as funding withdrawal or cash flow difficulties. Despite the current deficit, the trustees confirm that financial controls are in place and the situation is under control.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income 140,598”
Trustees
- ANN TRINER
- ANNE WILLIAMS
- DEBBIE MURRAY
- HELEN SPENCER
- JAMES EDWARDS
- SIMON LAWLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £141k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £126k | £161k |
| 31/03/2023 | £147k | £157k |
| 31/03/2022 | £146k | £167k |
| 31/03/2021 | £182k | £146k |
Common questions
Is CENTRAL CHESHIRE BUDDY SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £15,588 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward from £99,882 to £84,294. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of 6-12 months of expenditure to manage risks such as funding withdrawal or cash flow difficulties. Despite the current deficit, the trustees confirm that financial controls are in place and the situation is under control. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 01/03/2022 | £10k | Jubilee Fund - Active Buddies |
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 27/08/2020 | £5k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 24/05/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |