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Sunflowers At Grafton

The provision of great childcare on a not for profit basis, which utilises the beautiful natural surroundings at Sunflowers at Grafton. This includes nursery care for babies and children to 5 years, from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks; out of school care for primary school children, specifically breakfast, after school and holiday clubs; and daily school transport to one of our local primary schools.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of great childcare on a not for profit basis, which utilises the beautiful natural surroundings at Sunflowers at Grafton. This includes nursery care for babies and children to 5 years, from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks; out of school care for primary school children, specifically breakfast, after school and holiday clubs; and daily school transport to one of our local primary schools.

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

Latest Income
£562,778
Latest Expenditure
£494,402

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £39,894
Charitable Activities £499,964
Other Trading £22,920
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £491,196
Raising Funds £783
Governance £9,291
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,423

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£562,778
£494,402£491,196£156,029£153,17215 / 5
2023
£456,787
£460,0920 / 5
2022
£432,437
£430,6080 / 5
2021
£424,308
£409,6470 / 5
2020
£348,831
£354,2910 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunflowers At Grafton

What does Sunflowers At Grafton do?

The provision of great childcare on a not for profit basis, which utilises the beautiful natural surroundings at Sunflowers at Grafton. This includes nursery care for babies and children to 5 years, from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks; out of school care for primary school children, specifically breakfast, after school and holiday clubs; and daily school transport to one of our local primary schools.

How much income did Sunflowers At Grafton report in 2024?

Sunflowers At Grafton reported total income of £563k and reported expenditure of £494k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sunflowers At Grafton?

Sunflowers At Grafton has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sunflowers At Grafton registered as a charity?

Sunflowers At Grafton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2012 as charity number 1147882. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Sunflowers At Grafton?

Sunflowers At Grafton is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Clarabut Ratnage. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunflowers At Grafton operate?

Sunflowers At Grafton operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sunflowers At Grafton a registered charity?

Yes — Sunflowers At Grafton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147882.

Details

Address
Sunflowers at Grafton
East Grafton
Marlborough
SN8 3DB
Registration Date
29 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029332
Charity Number
1147882

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Trustees

Jonathan Clarabut Ratnage Chair
Claire Marie Tarbox
Grace Parker-Blagg
Jenny Downie
Nick Airey
Sarah Elizabeth Wallbank Burkert
Soumya Garrod
Sue England
TAMARA REAY

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