CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (PLYMOUTH)
The charity operates within the RC Diocese of Plymouth, which covers Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset & in accordance with its core values of love, justice & forgiveness it*Operates an Essential Grant Programme to help families with children in dire need.*Supports families of all faiths and none.*Encourages children to think about the needs of others less fortunate.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in realised funds of £3,967 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £279,278. The trustees consider this level of reserves appropriate to cushion activities from unexpected fluctuations and meet contractual obligations. The charity is not prepared on a going-concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Of this amount £89,994 (2024: £74,975) came from Voluntary Sources.”
“The Directors consider this level of reserves appropriate (i) to cushion existing activities from unexpected fluctuations in incoming resources, (ii) to enable maintenance and improvement of the projects currently being run and (iii) to enable them to make one-off grants as and when appropriate.”
“Total costs of £2,446 were paid to the Diocesan Trust which was made up of the following; £1,000 to Plymouth Diocesan Trust (2024: £1,000) for bookkeeping and administrative support. The remainder of the costs were paid for general use of the admin costs as supplied by the Diocese.” — page 32
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Dame Bernadette Fearnleychair
- ANDREA MARGARET RODGERS
- Adele Towsey
- Deacon Timothy Van Kroonenburg
- Helen Brown
- Marina Macari
- Robert Paice
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £143k | £148k |
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £118k |
| 31/12/2023 | £155k | £99k |
| 31/12/2022 | £65k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £94k | £117k |
Common questions
Is CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (PLYMOUTH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in realised funds of £3,967 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £279,278. The trustees consider this level of reserves appropriate to cushion activities from unexpected fluctuations and meet contractual obligations. The charity is not prepared on a going-concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (PLYMOUTH)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (PLYMOUTH) as a grant recipient include SIR HAROLD HOOD'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR HAROLD HOOD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £28k | |
| SIR HAROLD HOOD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £15k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £14k | Essential Grants programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2023 | £6k | Essential Grants programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £4k | Essential Grants programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £6k | Essential Grants programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £4k | Essential Grants programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £6k | Essential Grants |