LA RÉCRÉ

Registered charity 1174400 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LA RÚCRÚ

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.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£26k
Latest spending
£26k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £16k; policy: enable the school to weather unforeseen additional expenses should they arise. They will also be used to organise special events such as theatre shows or thematic sessions.)
“At the end of August 2025, we had £15,561 left in reserve.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.