Minsthorpe Charitable Trust
Also known as: Happy Days Childrens Centre
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust is set up to help the advancement of lifelong learning for the students of Minsthorpe Community College and the community it serves.The Trust also owns and manages a 0-5 nursery and a 2-5 sessional daycare centre in the community
Activities & Mission
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust is set up to help the advancement of lifelong learning for the students of Minsthorpe Community College and the community it serves.The Trust also owns and manages a 0-5 nursery and a 2-5 sessional daycare centre in the community
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 23% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £846,999 | £584,973 | £584,973 | £506,524 | £506,524 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £568,622 | £571,208 | £571,208 | £244,498 | £244,498 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £534,838 | £512,559 | £512,559 | £247,083 | £247,083 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £489,507 | £521,459 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £394,162 | £451,288 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Minsthorpe Charitable Trust
What does Minsthorpe Charitable Trust do?
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust is set up to help the advancement of lifelong learning for the students of Minsthorpe Community College and the community it serves.The Trust also owns and manages a 0-5 nursery and a 2-5 sessional daycare centre in the community
How much income did Minsthorpe Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust reported total income of £847k and reported expenditure of £585k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Minsthorpe Charitable Trust?
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 69.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Minsthorpe Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1997 as charity number 1065656. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Minsthorpe Charitable Trust?
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Minsthorpe Charitable Trust operate?
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Minsthorpe Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Minsthorpe Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065656.
Details
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SOUTH ELMSALL
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WF9 2UJ
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Also Known As
- Happy Days Childrens Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated