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The Sunshine Centre

Childrens' Centre working with families in Bretch Hill & Warwick Road areas of Banbury. Offering support to children & families through outreach, learning opportunities, Early Years & After School groups.

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Activities & Mission

Childrens' Centre working with families in Bretch Hill & Warwick Road areas of Banbury. Offering support to children & families through outreach, learning opportunities, Early Years & After School groups.

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
£688,030
Latest Expenditure
£859,210

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £59,256
Charitable Activities £620,851
Other Trading £6,028
Investments £1,895
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £821,986
Raising Funds £37,224
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£688,030
£859,210£821,986£608,830£285,96034 / 3
2024
£588,225
£623,555£586,625£773,941£539,571,23430 / 6
2023
£648,843
£744,034£709,418£807,037£701,69930 / 12
2022
£594,216
£694,745£658,128£950,178£950,17830 / 0
2021
£387,975
£343,1230 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sunshine Centre

What does The Sunshine Centre do?

Childrens' Centre working with families in Bretch Hill & Warwick Road areas of Banbury. Offering support to children & families through outreach, learning opportunities, Early Years & After School groups.

How much income did The Sunshine Centre report in 2025?

The Sunshine Centre reported total income of £688k and reported expenditure of £859k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sunshine Centre registered as a charity?

The Sunshine Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2008 as charity number 1124335. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Sunshine Centre?

The Sunshine Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sunshine Centre operate?

The Sunshine Centre operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sunshine Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Sunshine Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124335.

Details

Address
THE SUNSHINE CENTRE
EDMUNDS ROAD
BANBURY
OX16 0PJ
Registration Date
4 June 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031890
Charity Number
1124335

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Trustees

Anne Mary Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity
April Carolyn Guiness
Bernard Goodchild
Also governs 2 other charities
David Richardson
Jennifer Harris
KATHRYN HALL

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30 July 2026
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