VICTORIA GEMS, JEWELS AND TREASURES
Childcare Provider offering wraparound care and Early Education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £116,484 at the end of the period, exceeding its stated policy target of £26,000. The charity reports that its financial position is supported by income from fees and local authority funding, though it notes that the Local Authority funding is subject to a Service Level Agreement reviewed every two years.
What the accounts disclose
“For Gems and Jewels, we receive income from fees charged to parents and carers and also from the local authority via the 30-hour Childcare Offer.”
“We aim to hold an amount of £26,000 in our Reserves Policy, to cover redundancies and/or other unforeseen events that could cause the setting to close or temporarily cease to operate.”
“We have a Service Level Agreement in place with the Local authority to this effect which is normally reviewed every two years.”
Trustees
- ANDREA EVANSchair
- CARA SPINKS
- Deborah Clare Eccles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £146k | £134k |
| 31/03/2024 | £172k | £156k |
| 31/03/2023 | £145k | £122k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £95k |
| 31/03/2021 | £89k | £91k |
Common questions
Is VICTORIA GEMS, JEWELS AND TREASURES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £116,484 at the end of the period, exceeding its stated policy target of £26,000. The charity reports that its financial position is supported by income from fees and local authority funding, though it notes that the Local Authority funding is subject to a Service Level Agreement reviewed every two years. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.