The BRANCH
Established since 1979, we provide Ofsted Registered After School Care Clubs and School Holiday Clubs, for children aged 4-11 years, living and/or attending school in the Sandwell Borough of the West Midlands.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £19,601.70 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £8,109.49. Per the trustees' report, the organisation discontinued its After School and School Holiday Clubs due to challenging market conditions and unsustainable funding, leading to compulsory redundancies. The future direction of the charity remains under review as trustees assess feasibility for potential changes in use or direction.
What the accounts disclose
“Due to challenging market conditions and the lack of appropriate government funding to support wraparound childcare, Trustees and senior staff reported that the organisation had been required to review the financial viability of its childcare provision. The meeting heard that a range of options had been considered; however, the ongoing costs of delivery could not be met sustainably within the available income and funding streams.” — page 3
Trustees
- ELIZABETH LAWSON-BENNETTchair
- Loreen Lawson
- Pauline Marshall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £91k |
| 31/03/2024 | £145k | £150k |
| 31/03/2023 | £144k | £150k |
| 31/03/2022 | £130k | £137k |
| 31/03/2021 | £158k | £123k |
Common questions
Is The BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £19,601.70 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £8,109.49. Per the trustees' report, the organisation discontinued its After School and School Holiday Clubs due to challenging market conditions and unsustainable funding, leading to compulsory redundancies. The future direction of the charity remains under review as trustees assess feasibility for potential changes in use or direction. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2024 | £20k | Youth Club Friday Flex |