ETHEROW CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST
Maintain the Etherow Centre building for the provision of recreational and therapeutic activities for the disabled.
Objects
TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC RIDING CLASSES AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ANY PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING,INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF SUCH PERSONS IN THEIR USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE AFORESAID FACILITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,750 for the year, with total income of £141,875 against expenditure of £138,125. Unrestricted reserves stood at £92,558, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of approximately two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, noting that this assessment relies on the continued availability of a loan.
What the accounts disclose
“Indoor bowling income 81,356” — page 16
“The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 8
“The Trust has agreed to fund 50% of the new fencing costs.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- EDWARD THOMAS BUSSELL
- FRANCES LEACH
- George William Richards
- Gwyn Davies
- JENNY WETTON
- Shirley Anne Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £142k | £138k |
| 30/11/2024 | £132k | £102k |
| 30/11/2023 | £57k | £57k |
| 30/11/2022 | £33k | £47k |
| 30/11/2021 | £31k | £31k |
Common questions
Is ETHEROW CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,750 for the year, with total income of £141,875 against expenditure of £138,125. Unrestricted reserves stood at £92,558, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of approximately two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, noting that this assessment relies on the continued availability of a loan. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 05/11/2025 | £6k | Indoor bowling mat replacement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £20k | Etherow Centre Charitable Trust |