THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity met its £5m capital appeal target, resulting in total net assets of £5,457,751, with unrestricted reserves of £4,117,751. The trustees' report indicates the charity is well positioned financially to proceed with building the first village, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Kids' Village reserves policy is that the charity must have reserves to cover 3 months committed running costs while the capital fundraising campaign and building project is in development.” — page 7
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £1,118,087 from trustees and related companies. This includes an unrestricted donation of £225,000 from Chairman Douglas Wright MBE” — page 24
“Samantha Fletcher-Goodwin, a family member of the trustees and founder of the Charity, provided marketing services to the Charity during the year amounting to £12,240” — page 24
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £1,118,087 from trustees and related companies. This includes an unrestricted donation of £225,000 from Chairman Douglas Wright MBE” — page 24
“Samantha Fletcher-Goodwin, a family member of the trustees and founder of the Charity, provided marketing services to the Charity during the year amounting to £12,240” — page 24
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £1,118,087 from trustees and related companies. This includes an unrestricted donation of £225,000 from Chairman Douglas Wright MBE” — page 24
“Samantha Fletcher-Goodwin, a family member of the trustees and founder of the Charity, provided marketing services to the Charity during the year amounting to £12,240” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Douglas Robertson Wright Mrchair
- Brett Lee Dalby
- CLAIRE LOUISE FLETCHER
- Edward Stirk
- GARY PADBURY FLETCHER
- Harry Bradshaw
- Inez May Brown
- Jasbinder Sandhu
- Jill Grinsted
- Lucy Hudson
- Oliver Hills
- PAUL FAULKNER
- Richard John Palmer
- Tayla Jenna McArthur
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4.8m | £267k |
| 31/12/2024 | £690k | £258k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £107k | £77k |
| 31/12/2021 | £49k | £163k |
Common questions
Is THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity met its £5m capital appeal target, resulting in total net assets of £5,457,751, with unrestricted reserves of £4,117,751. The trustees' report indicates the charity is well positioned financially to proceed with building the first village, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.