TRINITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE LTD
The charity provides and maintains a community hub for the use of the inhabitants of Aberfan and its neighbouring communities including those deemed vulnerable or disadvantaged without distinction of political, religious or other beliefs. The charity provides childcare and support services for the development of health, wellbeing and education of children, their families and the wider community.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMMUNITY HUB FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF ABERFAN AND ITS NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES THOSE THAT ARE DEEMED VULNERABLE, OR DISADVANTAGED WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS TO PROVIDE;-I) CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH, WELLBEING AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN;II) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR INHABITANTS ANDIII) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SAID OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,940 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £87,155 to £65,215. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £42,373, which is below the stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of expenditure. The trustees acknowledge a precarious financial position but remain confident in the organization's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the company should be between 3 and 6 months of the expenditure.”
“The Trustee's remain aware of the precarious position and are continuing to take steps to increase future income and reduce all unnecessary costs. The Trustees are confident that the organisation will continue into the foreseeable future.”
“The Managers husband, daughter and sister are employed by the charity. They are paid at rates commensurate with their positions and in line with other members of staff.” — page 24
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £274,779 — contracts £161,395 (4), grants £113,384 (4); 49% of the £565,672 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £244,786 — contracts £160,611 (4), grants £84,175 (14); 50% of the £493,854 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 14
- Government income: £142,674 — contracts £122,079 (4), grants £20,595 (3); 31% of the £461,265 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr BRENDAN D'CRUZ
- Helen Jayne O'Keefe
- KELLY LEANNE DAVIES
- Rachel Harding
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £566k | £588k |
| 31/03/2024 | £494k | £513k |
| 31/03/2023 | £461k | £477k |
| 31/03/2022 | £467k | £426k |
| 31/03/2021 | £380k | £366k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,940 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £87,155 to £65,215. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £42,373, which is below the stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of expenditure. The trustees acknowledge a precarious financial position but remain confident in the organization's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRINITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRINITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE LTD as a grant recipient include BUILDING COMMUNITIES TRUSTEE LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDING COMMUNITIES TRUSTEE LIMITED | FY2025 | amount not stated | Invest Local Area |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2026 | £96k | Community Hub and Early Years Lead |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2023 | £62k | Wales COL - Cost of Living Response Fund in Wales |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2020 | £42k | Covid-19 Response Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FOWLER SMITH AND JONES TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | 1 | £27k |
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| NORMAN GARON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| EARL OF CHICHESTER'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £400 |
| ST ALBANS OLD PEOPLE'S TRUST | 1 | £390 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE LTD | £566k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| TRINITY CARE AND SUPPORT | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY FAMILY CENTRE LIMITED | £85k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| TRINITY HOUSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY COMMUNITY PROJECT | £79k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| TRINITY CHURCH ABINGDON | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |