HEATHER CLUB
A weekly social club, providing a warm, caring atmosphere for the elderly, and those with early dementia; where they are stimulated by games, exercise and entertainment.It also gives respite to their carers two days a week.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is operating at full capacity with a healthy membership base, though it faces a waiting list due to volunteer shortages. The trustees report that demand currently outstrips supply, and they are actively recruiting new volunteers and trustees to address this. Financially, the charity managed to avoid price increases for the current year, indicating stable cost management.
What the accounts disclose
“One of our trustees, Yasmine Moller, indicated that she would like to apply for the post so in line with good practice, we asked her to step away from any conversation or discussion connected to the recruitment process” — page 3
“In order to comply with the regulations of the Charity Commission, we also had to gain their consent for Yasmine to submit her application.”
Trustees
- MICHAEL ROWANchair
- Alison Frances Scales Mrs
- Brian Charles Gale
- Gillian Mary Tate
- Kim Dorothy Adams
- Simon Rigby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £78k | £68k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £54k |
| 31/12/2023 | £62k | £57k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £19k |
Common questions
Is HEATHER CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is operating at full capacity with a healthy membership base, though it faces a waiting list due to volunteer shortages. The trustees report that demand currently outstrips supply, and they are actively recruiting new volunteers and trustees to address this. Financially, the charity managed to avoid price increases for the current year, indicating stable cost management.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2020 | £7k | Heather Outreach for Memory Enhancement (HOME) |