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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% 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
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 | £682,464 | £898,082 | £860,858 | £608,830 | £285,960 | 34 / 3 |
| 2024 | £588,225 | £623,555 | £586,625 | £773,941 | £539,571,234 | 30 / 6 |
| 2023 | £648,843 | £744,034 | £709,418 | £807,037 | £701,699 | 30 / 12 |
| 2022 | £594,216 | £694,745 | £658,128 | £950,178 | £950,178 | 30 / 0 |
| 2021 | £387,975 | £343,123 | 0 / 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 £682k and reported expenditure of £898k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sunshine Centre?
The Sunshine Centre has a program ratio of 163.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
EDMUNDS ROAD
BANBURY
OX16 0PJ
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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