VICTORIA OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBS
PROVISION OF ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILDCARE OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 TO 11 YEARS IN WREXHAM. THE CHARITY AIMS TO SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES AND THOSE IN EDUCATION OR TRAINING AND SUPPORT PARENTS IN NEED OF RESPITE. THE CHARITY AIMS TO PROVIDE A STIMULATING PLAY ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN FEEL HAPPY, SAFE, VALUED AND RESPECTED.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN WALES, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT,BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR NEEDS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVISION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Victoria Out of School Clubs held unrestricted reserves of £19,712, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The charity reported total income of £97,519 and total expenditure of £98,203 for the year, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £683. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“However, the reserves held are currently below this and the Trustees aim to increase the reserves over the coming year.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Susan Joneschair
- BEVERLEY JEPSON
- Catherine McNamara
- Deborah Eccles
- Diana Tranter
- JITENDER PAL SINGH DHALIWAL
- Julie Jones
- Nadia Giles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £98k | £98k |
| 31/03/2024 | £108k | £119k |
| 31/03/2023 | £78k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £125k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £31k | £39k |
Common questions
Is VICTORIA OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Victoria Out of School Clubs held unrestricted reserves of £19,712, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The charity reported total income of £97,519 and total expenditure of £98,203 for the year, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £683. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2024 | £1k | Technology grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/12/2015 | £5k | Improving Play Opportunities and Updating Equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2013 | £5k | Equipment and storage re-vamp |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2007 | £4k | Club Refurbishment |