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ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)

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85/100 Clarity Score · 3 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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85 /100

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Is ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) a good charity?

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) scores 85/100 (Good) on our Clarity Score, with 92% of spending going to charitable activities and accounts late. This reflects financial transparency and stewardship from Charity Commission filings — not the real-world impact of its programmes. See the full breakdown.

Birmingham · UK-wide · BS15 8DB Reg 1002424 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) is a registered charity (no. 1002424) working in animals across the United Kingdom. Its latest Charity Commission filing directs 92% of spending to charitable activities, holding roughly 4 months of reserves, though its recent accounts were filed late. Reported income has been declining over recent years. CharityCompare's Clarity Score rates the organisation only from public Charity Commission accounts — accountability, financial health, efficiency and community support — not the quality or impact of its programmes.

In short: ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) scores 85 out of 100 (3 stars). 92% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.

Overview

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) has a Clarity Score of 85 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars, Good). Charity Commission registration number 1002424. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £572k, with 92% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: late. Reserves: approximately 4 months of operating costs. 1 filing concern(s) noted on this profile. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

85/100

3★ · Good

Cause spend

92%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

75/100

Finance beacon

Income

£572k

Latest year 2021

Reserves

4 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

Late

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£13.2 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 8% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: medium

How ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) compares

Clarity Score benchmarked against similar UK charities — higher is better.

Income band (£500k–£1m)85 vs 78 avg

Ranks higher than 66% of 2,157 charities in its income band.

Animals charities85 vs 76 avg

Ranks higher than 71% of 2,982 charities in this cause.

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-25

Medium confidence — some data missing or late

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales . Open Government Licence v3.0 .

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

75/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

33% 5/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 8 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

100/100

Financial Health metrics for ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 4 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

100% 18% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 92% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 8p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

50/100

Community Support metrics for ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

50% 12 volunteers / 20 staff · 5/10 pts

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Clarity Score

85/100 total · Good · 3 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

75/100
Accountability & Transparency
100/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
50/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

75/100

Filing history (5 years)5/15 pts
Trustee oversight8 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

100/100

Reserves (months of cash)4 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets18% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio92% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency8p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

50/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio12 volunteers / 20 staff · 5/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £572k
Total expenditure £487k
Charitable activities £429k 88%
Fundraising £58k 12%
88%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £487k spent

  • Charitable activities88%
  • Fundraising12%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    Filing status: late

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    8 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    20 employees · 12 volunteers (1:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Status not yet checked

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1002424

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • Wendy Thompson Chair · since 2021
  • Dr Jideofor Menakaya since 2022
  • Jennifer Rouse since 2023
  • Jessica Westlake since 2023
  • Zoe Warren since 2023
  • Alison Wileman since 2023
  • LAURA FLEMING since 2023
  • Justine Abbott since 2025
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £300k £600k £900k £1200k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £572k Spending 2021: £487k Cause spend 2021: £429k Income 2022: £615k Spending 2022: £584k Cause spend 2022: £501k Income 2023: £721k Spending 2023: £707k Cause spend 2023: £651k Income 2024: £814k Spending 2024: £801k Cause spend 2024: £725k Income 2025: £1,071k Spending 2025: £955k Cause spend 2025: £890k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
85/100 (3★)
Income
£572k
Cause spend
92% of expenditure
Reg number
1002424
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
4 months
Trustees
8
Accounts year
2021
Filing
late

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)'s rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)'s charity rating? +

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) scores 85 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars — Good). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) a good charity to donate to? +

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) scores 85 out of 100 (3 stars — Good) on CharityCompare's Clarity Score, our independent read of its Charity Commission filings. Around 92% of its spending goes to charitable activities and its accounts are late. That reflects how transparent and financially healthy it looks on paper — it does not measure the real-world impact of its work, so treat it as one factor alongside the cause you care about. CharityCompare never tells you where to donate.

Is ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1002424. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)'s Charity Commission registration number? +

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)'s registration number is 1002424. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1002424

How much income does ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) receive? +

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) reported £572k total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)'s spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 92% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 8% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 8%.

Are ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)'s accounts up to date? +

Filing status: late (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) based? +

ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE) is listed at Birmingham · UK-wide · BS15 8DB and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score ERIC (EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING CHILDHOOD CONTINENCE)? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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