EDUCATING KIDS OUTDOORS LIMITED
Outdoor Learning - Education
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £16,608 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £53,759 to £37,151. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £18,651, which is below the stated policy target of £68,784, though the trustees note that reserves have ensured the charity is able to move forward sustainably.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to keep liquid reserves equivalent to 6 months running costs which equates to £68,784.” — page 23
“During the year £5,912 (2024: £5,832) has been paid to Barrow Associates Limited, of which Trustee R Jackson is the Director.” — page 18
Trustees
- AMY ISABELLA HOLCROFT BAchair
- Adrian Marsh
- Clare Lucy Downes
- Richard Jackson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £143k | £159k |
| 31/08/2024 | £174k | £129k |
| 31/08/2023 | £112k | £133k |
| 31/08/2022 | £102k | £92k |
| 31/08/2021 | £60k | £39k |
Common questions
Is EDUCATING KIDS OUTDOORS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £16,608 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £53,759 to £37,151. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £18,651, which is below the stated policy target of £68,784, though the trustees note that reserves have ensured the charity is able to move forward sustainably. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EDUCATING KIDS OUTDOORS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EDUCATING KIDS OUTDOORS LIMITED as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF CHARLES CLEMENT WALKER (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WALKER TRUST).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF CHARLES CLEMENT WALKER (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WALKER TRUST) | FY2025 | £4k | Education |
| CHARITY OF CHARLES CLEMENT WALKER (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WALKER TRUST) | FY2022 | £4k | Education |
| CHARITY OF CHARLES CLEMENT WALKER (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WALKER TRUST) | FY2024 | £4k | Schools & Other Organisations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 2 | £33k |
| THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | 1 | £182k |
| THE INGRAM TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | 1 | £82k |
| YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £64k |
| THE WHELER FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- HILL END OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
- EDUCATION FOR LIFE
- GRENVILLE HOUSE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
- INSPIRING TEACHERS
- COUNCIL FOR LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
- COUNTRYSIDE LEARNING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATING KIDS OUTDOORS LIMITED | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HILL END OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE | £738k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION FOR LIFE | £231k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GRENVILLE HOUSE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE | £534k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INSPIRING TEACHERS | £395k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| COUNCIL FOR LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |