LA RÉCRÉ
The object of the CIO is to enable French speaking children in Southampton and the neighboring area to use and further develop their knowledge of French language and culture in an extracurricular environment.The CIO also aims to be a meeting point and sharing environment for Frenchspeaking families through the provision of various activities.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL (AND PARTICULARLYAMONGST FRENCH SPEAKING FAMILIES) ON THE SUBJECT OF FRENCH LANGUAGEAND FRENCH CULTURE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £15,561 at the end of the period, describing the financial position as 'healthy'. However, the trustees' report notes concerns regarding rising running costs, inflation, and potential operational disruption from the school landlord outsourcing rental operations to a third party.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of August 2025, we had £15,561 left in reserve.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr JEANNE-FRANCOISE WILLIAMSON D.PHILchair
- Caryl Takvorian
- Christine Courtier
- Dr Sandrine Morawek
- Lina Rebaine
- Maggie Adams
- Nelly Payne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/08/2024 | £26k | £21k |
| 31/08/2023 | £24k | £18k |
| 31/08/2022 | £19k | £18k |
| 31/08/2021 | £7k | £13k |
Common questions
Is LA RÉCRÉ financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £15,561 at the end of the period, describing the financial position as 'healthy'. However, the trustees' report notes concerns regarding rising running costs, inflation, and potential operational disruption from the school landlord outsourcing rental operations to a third party. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.