THE WOODLAND CENTRE TRUST
Help and educate young people, in particular but not exclusively those with special needs, through educational and leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,088 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £443,504 against income of £409,416. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of approximately £130,000, which aligns with its stated policy target of maintaining six months' operating expenditure. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, though they anticipate significant fundraising challenges in the coming year due to the end of major grants.
What the accounts disclose
“Free Reserves (this is the six months operating costs) £130k” — page 26
Funders the charity credits
- BBC Children In Need
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- Peter Harrison Foundation
- Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Louis Bayliss (Maidenhead Advertiser) Charitable Trust
- Banham Foundation
- Invesco Perpetual Community Support Group
- The Frank Buttle Trust
- Ammco Charitable Trust
- Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
- Alison Linley Foundation
- The David Hammond Foundation
- Interserve Employee Foundation
- The Knights Hospitallers
- Henley Bridge Rotary Club Trust Fund
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/05/2024)
Trustees
- Hannah Crispchair
- Amanda Coale
- Chloe Jackson
- Christopher James Stillman
- Jennifer Oatham
- Kevin Townsend
- Lucy Malin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £409k | £444k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £230k |
Common questions
Is THE WOODLAND CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,088 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £443,504 against income of £409,416. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of approximately £130,000, which aligns with its stated policy target of maintaining six months' operating expenditure. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, though they anticipate significant fundraising challenges in the coming year due to the end of major grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WOODLAND CENTRE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WOODLAND CENTRE TRUST as a grant recipient include E B M CHARITABLE TRUST, Wokingham United Charities, GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £40k | |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| Wokingham United Charities | FY2023 | £10k | Grants via Berkshire Community Foundation |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Grant paid to institution |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable Donation |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| Wokingham United Charities | FY2025 | £0 | Relief in Need |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2024 | £20k | The Short Breaks Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £232k | Camp Mohawk Family Support Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/07/2012 | £5k | The Young People's Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2006 | £5k | Designing Computer Games |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2004 | £5k | Building PC's from scratch |