KINGSHURST CATERPILLARS CIO
We provide care and education for children aged between 2 and 4 years old in a safe and secure environment. Children are helped to develop all aspects of their development. They are helped to overcome any disadvantage. Activities take place both indoors and outdoors. We provide this service during term time only, with 2 sessions of three hours each day
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £4,139 for the year, with total income of £129,494 against expenditure of £125,355. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £54,915, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their stated policy of maintaining a minimum of six months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity relies on a three-year grant from Children in Need to cover staff salaries and rent, noting that without this funding they would not be able to operate.
What the accounts disclose
“This includes £105,595 (2023-24 £102,344) in childcare fees, £21,828 (2023-24: £18,630) in grants and £919 (2023-24: £1,945) in donations.” — page 6
“The trustees have agreed to a policy to maintain an unrestricted reserves position of a minimum of 6 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Doreen Rhona Lee
- Elizabeth May Cobley
- JANE ELIZABETH MCNALLY
- JEAN CHRISTINE JOHNSON
- Kate Brattle
- Kelly Louise Hunter
- Zoe Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £129k | £125k |
| 29/02/2024 | £123k | £118k |
| 28/02/2023 | £108k | £115k |
| 28/02/2022 | £137k | £106k |
Common questions
Is KINGSHURST CATERPILLARS CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £4,139 for the year, with total income of £129,494 against expenditure of £125,355. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £54,915, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their stated policy of maintaining a minimum of six months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity relies on a three-year grant from Children in Need to cover staff salaries and rent, noting that without this funding they would not be able to operate. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.