CAREY HUT CHARITABLE TRUST
A community hall providing a venue for leisure time occupation for many clubs and community groups, and which can be hired at weekends for parties, sales events, training sessions etc.
Objects
A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF WAREHAM LADY ST MARY IN THE COUNTY OF DORSET WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS LECTURES AND CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity was in a healthy financial position at the end of June 2026. The trustees report a reserves policy target of £25,000 to cover potential closure expenses and maintenance costs, with actual unrestricted reserves held at £26,215. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with income derived primarily from hall lets and fundraising activities like Bingo.
What the accounts disclose
“Marian Cotton £2,062.50 Total of monthly payments for cleaning” — page 6
“We now have a Reserves Policy. The reason for holding reserves are 1) to cover expenses if we should need to close the hall for safety reasons and lost the hire income as a result and 2) to cover the cost of maintenance work arising from general wear and tear on a 30 year old building. £25,000”
“Julie Bradshaw £27.98 Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses before Julie had bank account access Marian Cotton £2,062.50 Total of monthly payments for cleaning” — page 6
“Julie Bradshaw £27.98 Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses before Julie had bank account access” — page 6
“Marian Cotton £2,062.50 Total of monthly payments for cleaning” — page 6
“Julie Bradshaw £27.98 Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses before Julie had bank account access” — page 6
“Marian Cotton £2,062.50 Total of monthly payments for cleaning” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2025) to "above" (FY2026).
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2025) → no going-concern doubt (FY2026).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Marian Jill Cottonchair
- Julie Bradshaw
- RICHARD THOMAS WEAVER
- Susan Elizabeth Reeves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £26k | £26k |
| 30/06/2025 | £34k | £45k |
| 30/06/2024 | £33k | £13k |
| 30/06/2023 | £14k | £17k |
| 30/06/2022 | £2k | £9k |
Common questions
Is CAREY HUT CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity was in a healthy financial position at the end of June 2026. The trustees report a reserves policy target of £25,000 to cover potential closure expenses and maintenance costs, with actual unrestricted reserves held at £26,215. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with income derived primarily from hall lets and fundraising activities like Bingo.
What does the highest-paid employee of CAREY HUT CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £2,062.50 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2025 | £9k | Carey Hall solar panels |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £11k | Carey Hall New Heaters |