# SUNFLOWERS AT GRAFTON

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1147882
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 29, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1147882


## Contact

- **Address:** Sunflowers at Grafton, East Grafton, Marlborough
- **Postcode:** SN8 3DB
- **Phone:** 01672810478
- **Email:** admin@sunflowers-grafton.co.uk
- **Website:** www.sunflowers-grafton.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE AND OF PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN AND BY:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A WELCOMING AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND ENSURING PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY;(B) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN, SUCH ACTIVITIES;(C) WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, ORGANISATIONS, PROFESSIONALS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE MET; AND(D) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF STAFF IN THE PROVISION OF SUCH PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

**Activities:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Wiltshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £562778 | £494402 | £156029 | 15 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £456787 | £460092 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £432437 | £430608 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £424308 | £409647 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £348831 | £354291 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jonathan Clarabut Ratnage** (Chair) — appointed May 18, 2020
- Claire Marie Tarbox — appointed Jan. 18, 2021
- Grace Parker-Blagg — appointed Dec. 1, 2025
- Jenny Downie — appointed Dec. 1, 2025
- Nick Airey — appointed June 19, 2017
- Sarah Elizabeth Wallbank Burkert — appointed July 6, 2020
- Soumya Garrod — appointed Dec. 1, 2025
- Sue England — appointed Feb. 24, 2026
- TAMARA REAY — appointed June 27, 2012