THE NATIONAL COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED
To provide training and support to all those living and working in low-income communities across the UK to develop their skills, confidence and capacity to tackle problems and reverse poor conditions and for the promotion of all other such things as may be beneficial to the community as may be charitable under the laws of England and Wales particularly in relation to housing matters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £153,119 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £615,166 to £462,047. Despite this reduction, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months, citing sufficient cash facilities and a business plan approved in May 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain free reserves (being unrestricted funds excluding fixed assets and designated reserves) equivalent to 3 months of annual expenditure.” — page 6
“The charity had a loan due from Regenda Limited, (the parent Company) for £125,000 (2024:£200,000) at the start of the year,of which £nil is outstanding at year end. The interest charged on the loan to the parent company was at 1% £4,056 (2024 - £10,272). Regenda Limited also charged the charity £39,605 (2024 - £35,000) in support costs in the year. At the end of the year £7,045 (2024 - £7,583) was owed to Regenda Limited, amounts are repayable on demand.” — page 33
“During the year LSE Housing & Communities which is a related party as Anne Power was the former head/chair of the charity contributed to NCRC £Nil (2024 - £1,220) for a contract in place for Housing Plus Academy, with a balance of £Nil (2024 - £Nil) at year end.” — page 33
“The charity had a loan due from Regenda Limited, (the parent Company) for £125,000 (2024:£200,000) at the start of the year,of which £nil is outstanding at year end. The interest charged on the loan to the parent company was at 1% £4,056 (2024 - £10,272). Regenda Limited also charged the charity £39,605 (2024 - £35,000) in support costs in the year. At the end of the year £7,045 (2024 - £7,583) was owed to Regenda Limited, amounts are repayable on demand.” — page 33
“During the year LSE Housing & Communities which is a related party as Anne Power was the former head/chair of the charity contributed to NCRC £Nil (2024 - £1,220) for a contract in place for Housing Plus Academy, with a balance of £Nil (2024 - £Nil) at year end.” — page 33
“The charity had a loan due from Regenda Limited, (the parent Company) for £125,000 (2024:£200,000) at the start of the year,of which £nil is outstanding at year end. The interest charged on the loan to the parent company was at 1% £4,056 (2024 - £10,272). Regenda Limited also charged the charity £39,605 (2024 - £35,000) in support costs in the year. At the end of the year £7,045 (2024 - £7,583) was owed to Regenda Limited, amounts are repayable on demand.” — page 33
“During the year LSE Housing & Communities which is a related party as Anne Power was the former head/chair of the charity contributed to NCRC £Nil (2024 - £1,220) for a contract in place for Housing Plus Academy, with a balance of £Nil (2024 - £Nil) at year end.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2021)
Trustees
- David Orrchair
- Catherine Ryder
- Christopher Michael Gaskell
- Dr Michael Robert Birkett
- Emily Clare Potter
- Margaret Calista Pierre
- Neil Hibbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £44k | £198k |
| 31/03/2024 | £183k | £214k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £184k |
| 31/03/2022 | £159k | £163k |
| 31/03/2021 | £763k | £390k |
Common questions
Is THE NATIONAL COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £153,119 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £615,166 to £462,047. Despite this reduction, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months, citing sufficient cash facilities and a business plan approved in May 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2004 | £346k | Young Movers Project Development |