ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AGED 4 - 11 EXPERIENCING LEARNING, BEHAVIOURAL, EMOTIONAL AND OTHER DIFFICULTIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ARTS THERAPIES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AS AN ADDITION TO THEIR DAILY SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,874 for the ten-month period, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £128,454. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately 25% (three months) of annual running costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to approximately 25% (three months) of annual running costs.” — page 4
Trustees
- Shimon Fhima MBEchair
- Alison Sonn
- Angela Shelley Jacobson
- Jonathan Alexander Gilmour
- Omer Tiroche
- RABBI AUBREY HERSH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £335k | £424k |
| 30/06/2024 | £479k | £451k |
| 30/06/2023 | £403k | £320k |
| 30/06/2022 | £205k | £264k |
| 30/06/2021 | £255k | £134k |
Common questions
Is ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,874 for the ten-month period, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £128,454. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately 25% (three months) of annual running costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN as a grant recipient include JEWISH CHILD'S DAY, THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT), SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH CHILD'S DAY | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | General charitable purposes |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2022 | £5k | helping the advancement of the education of children through art therapy |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2025 | £3k | enhancing emotional and mental wellbeing through the provision of art |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2023 | £3k | helping the advancement of the education of children through the provision of art |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2021 | £10k | Developing provision of Arts Therapies via office set-up |
| UK government | 09/10/2020 | £54k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/09/2019 | £10k | Please help me! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2018 | £10k | Making A Greater Difference |