BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST
Providing a day care centre for the elderly and those with disabilities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,631 for the year ended 31 December 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £16,681. Total income rose to £165,131, while total expenditure was £176,762, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £194,606 to £182,975. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Day Centre that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- ELIZABETH SUSAN SWIFT
- HAZEL WILLIAMS MBE
- James Matthew Hammond
- Karen King
- Mary Hammond
- Paul Iain Webb
- Prudence Anne Evans MBE
- Robert Shephard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £165k | £175k |
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £150k |
| 31/12/2023 | £99k | £150k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £113k |
| 31/12/2021 | £101k | £102k |
Common questions
Is BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,631 for the year ended 31 December 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £16,681. Total income rose to £165,131, while total expenditure was £176,762, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £194,606 to £182,975. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2006 | £5k | New Minibus |
| Cambridgeshire Insight | — | £38k | To provide meaningful daytime activities for people generally aged 65+ which gives them the opportunity to socialise with others. Lunch is provided alongside games and activities that support mental activity and general wellbeing. The activity also provides carers and family members with respite from their caring role during the day |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHOLSEY DAY CENTRE TRUST | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LYNEMOUTH DAY CENTRE LTD | £365k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ATTLEBOROUGH DAY CENTRE | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |
| ST MARYS CARE CENTRE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |