HASTINGS AREA COMMUNITY TRUST
Registered charity 1002470 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RELIEF
The provision of accommodation for charities and other organisations and providing an administration service to other grant making bodies. Also making Grants to individuals in line with the Charity's objects.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £32,420 for the period, driven by a £5,384 operational deficit and a £27,036 unrealised loss on investments. Unrestricted reserves fell to a deficit of £12,474, leaving a carried forward balance of £5,639. The charity ceased all activities and merged with another charity on 14 May 2026.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £6k; policy: to maintain the freehold property and cover outgoings relating to the property when there are significant voids)
“The unrestricted funds, after allowing for transfers of administration fees, showed a deficit of £12,474 to give a balance carried forward of £5,639.” — page 4
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The charity ceased activities on 13th May 2026.” — page 5
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
- PETER CARCASchair
- HELEN VIKI BARRACLOUGH
- JANICE VANESSA HOWE
- Rosemary Carole Foster
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: East Sussex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is HASTINGS AREA COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £32,420 for the period, driven by a £5,384 operational deficit and a £27,036 unrealised loss on investments. Unrestricted reserves fell to a deficit of £12,474, leaving a carried forward balance of £5,639. The charity ceased all activities and merged with another charity on 14 May 2026. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HASTINGS AREA COMMUNITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HASTINGS AREA COMMUNITY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
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