THE DEEPWAY CENTRE TRUST
The Deepway Centre is a hall used by the surrounding community and clubs.
Objects
TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OR VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF EXMINSTER IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON 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 AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF EXMINSTER (AND IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EXMINSTER PLAYGROUP AND THE EXMINSTER SCOUT AND GUIDE GROUPS).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust remains in a healthy financial position. The Centre is described as being just about at maximum capacity with regular bookings from preschools, uniformed groups, and private events.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew Smithchair
- Christopher Walledge
- David Allard
- Kevin Smith
- Leah Louise Barnes
- Michaela Petherick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £33k | £21k |
| 31/01/2025 | £33k | £26k |
| 31/01/2024 | £27k | £18k |
| 31/01/2023 | £32k | £19k |
| 31/01/2022 | £32k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE DEEPWAY CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust remains in a healthy financial position. The Centre is described as being just about at maximum capacity with regular bookings from preschools, uniformed groups, and private events.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2014 | £6k | Replacement of windows in the Deepway Centre to reduce heat loss |