Children And Families Limited
Also known as: Sheerness Children and Families Centre Limited, Scfc Ltd, Sheerness Neighbourhood Nursery Seashells
WE PROVIDE CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUSSED SERVICES INCLUDING: CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CLUBS, TRAINING, CHILDREN'S CENTRE SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY FINANCIAL ADVICE AND RELIEF FROM FOOD POVERTY.
Activities & Mission
WE PROVIDE CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUSSED SERVICES INCLUDING: CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CLUBS, TRAINING, CHILDREN'S CENTRE SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY FINANCIAL ADVICE AND RELIEF FROM FOOD POVERTY.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,934,286 | £2,502,557 | £2,502,557 | £3,391,223 | £415,337 | 76 / 811 |
| 2024 | £2,808,342 | £2,372,304 | £2,372,304 | £2,959,494 | £651,782 | 74 / 238 |
| 2023 | £2,465,383 | £2,173,314 | £2,173,314 | £2,523,456 | £562,766 | 77 / 166 |
| 2022 | £2,219,064 | £1,948,126 | £1,948,126 | £2,231,387 | £561,222 | 81 / 188 |
| 2021 | £2,514,694 | £1,792,493 | £1,792,493 | £1,960,449 | £473,787 | 67 / 140 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children And Families Limited
What does Children And Families Limited do?
WE PROVIDE CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUSSED SERVICES INCLUDING: CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CLUBS, TRAINING, CHILDREN'S CENTRE SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY FINANCIAL ADVICE AND RELIEF FROM FOOD POVERTY.
How much income did Children And Families Limited report in 2025?
Children And Families Limited reported total income of £2.93m and reported expenditure of £2.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children And Families Limited?
Children And Families Limited has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children And Families Limited registered as a charity?
Children And Families Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2006 as charity number 1115459. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Children And Families Limited?
Children And Families Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lauren Rabbatts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children And Families Limited operate?
Children And Families Limited operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Children And Families Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Children And Families Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115459.
Details
Seashells Childrens Centre
Rose Street
SHEERNESS
ME12 1AW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sheerness Children and Families Centre Limited
- Scfc Ltd
- Sheerness Neighbourhood Nursery Seashells
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated