FOUR OAKS SCHOOL BEFORE AND AFTER CARE SCHEME (FOSBACS)
FOSBACS (Four Oaks School Before and After Care Scheme) is an 80 place wrap-a-round care scheme that serves Four Oaks Primary School in Sutton Coldfield. It operates from 7.30am until 9am, and then from 3.20pm until 6pm each day. It operates in the Acorn Suite section of Four Oaks Primary School. The children are looked after by playworkers either inside or in the school's extensive grounds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted and restricted funds totalled £331,604, with cash funds of £97,457 at the year end. The charity reported a net decrease in funds compared to the previous year, driven by higher staff costs and premises costs. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts accord with accounting records, noting only minor lapses in bookkeeping that have since been actioned.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Lindsay Barton
- Louisa Appleby
- Mark Benton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £169k | £148k |
| 31/08/2024 | £163k | £162k |
| 31/08/2023 | £156k | £106k |
| 31/08/2022 | £129k | £126k |
| 31/08/2021 | £65k | £108k |
Common questions
Is FOUR OAKS SCHOOL BEFORE AND AFTER CARE SCHEME (FOSBACS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted and restricted funds totalled £331,604, with cash funds of £97,457 at the year end. The charity reported a net decrease in funds compared to the previous year, driven by higher staff costs and premises costs. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts accord with accounting records, noting only minor lapses in bookkeeping that have since been actioned. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.