THE MAPLE TREE
A Centre for under fives, their families and carers to give them the best possible start in life. Open access sessions include indoor and outdoor play focussing on child development and parental involvement, health visitor drop-in clinic, family support, family learning, work with fathers, an outreach programme and some activities for 0-10's. We aim for school readiness and improved life chances.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £86,386 against total resources expended of £88,967, resulting in a net movement in funds of -£2,581. The charity's unrestricted net assets decreased to £66,210, which remains above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £40,000. The trustees confirm they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees reviewed the reserve requirement in November 2024 and agreed to aim to hold a reserve of £40,000, which was unchanged from the previous year.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Jane Lightfootchair
- Elizabeth Elsom
- Marie Bradley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £86k | £89k |
| 31/03/2024 | £85k | £84k |
| 31/03/2023 | £105k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £77k |
| 31/03/2021 | £74k | £59k |
Common questions
Is THE MAPLE TREE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £86,386 against total resources expended of £88,967, resulting in a net movement in funds of -£2,581. The charity's unrestricted net assets decreased to £66,210, which remains above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £40,000. The trustees confirm they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MAPLE TREE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MAPLE TREE as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | 36% of the running costs for a charity offering a range of early learning activities for children aged 0-5 years in Oxfordshire. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £20k | The Maple Tree Children's Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2023 | £10k | The Maple Tree |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2021 | £7k | The Maple Tree Children's Centre |
| UK government | 09/10/2020 | £1k | VSCE CMC Fund |