THE OVER DAY CENTRE ASSOCIATION
We provide day care for frail and elderly from the villages around Over. Food and refreshments are prepared on our premises for our clients whilst they are with us. Bathing and care are provided for clients. Activities and entertainment takes place during the day. We have our own minibus which is used to transport our clients and members of the local community.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, ILL HEALTH OR DISABILITY BY MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF THE LIVES OF THOSE FRAIL AND OLDER PEOPLE LIVING IN OVER AND OTHER CAMBRIDGESHIRE VILLAGES, IN ORDER TO COMBAT LONELINESS AND PROVIDE RESPITE TO THEIR CARERS THUS EXTENDING THE TIME THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE HAPPILY AND SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOME OR COMMUNITY, BY PROVIDING:O AFFORDABLE DAY CARE THAT IS BOTH ENJOYABLE AND STIMULATING.O TRANSPORT TO THE DAY CENTRE.O OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £45,247 for the year ended 31 March 2025, funded from reserves. Per the Treasurer's summary, unrestricted reserves stood at £21,920, which the trustees describe as just over five months of gross expenditure, while total assets and reserves were £101,333. The trustees acknowledge the financial position is not yet at breakeven but express confidence in returning to a positive position within 12-18 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Client Fees 111,402 65.1%”
“The Day Centre has a policy of holding at least 50% in reserves in case of unforeseen circumstances.” — page 25
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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- David Alan Barkerchair
- Alaine Bunce
- Claire Blewett
- David Robert Raven
- Nigel Mark Poulter
- Roger Day
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £170k | £216k |
| 31/03/2024 | £143k | £195k |
| 31/03/2023 | £98k | £151k |
Common questions
Is THE OVER DAY CENTRE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £45,247 for the year ended 31 March 2025, funded from reserves. Per the Treasurer's summary, unrestricted reserves stood at £21,920, which the trustees describe as just over five months of gross expenditure, while total assets and reserves were £101,333. The trustees acknowledge the financial position is not yet at breakeven but express confidence in returning to a positive position within 12-18 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| Royal Surrey Charity | 1 | £100k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST | 1 | £800 |
| THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- HAYLE DAY CARE CENTRE TRUST COMMITTEE
- ST MARYS CARE CENTRE
- CAPE COMMUNITY CARE DAY CENTRE
- BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST
- THE WESTWAY COMMUNITY AND WELL BEING CENTRE
- ATTLEBOROUGH DAY CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OVER DAY CENTRE ASSOCIATION | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAYLE DAY CARE CENTRE TRUST COMMITTEE | £354k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARYS CARE CENTRE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAPE COMMUNITY CARE DAY CENTRE | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WESTWAY COMMUNITY AND WELL BEING CENTRE | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |