HERLINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To Run a busy well used community centre for the people of Orton
Objects
(A)TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ORTONS AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS, THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.(B)TO ESTABLISH OR TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £10,345 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £64,753 against expenditure of £54,408. The trustees report that the association remains viable and is building up funds to assist with an upcoming Asset Transfer or Lease. Net assets held in restricted and unrestricted funds total £36,845 as of the period end.
What the accounts disclose
“The Associations aim is to have at least 33o/o of previous year's expenditure in reserve, and this is constantly monitored.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- JAMES SIMPSON SIMPSON
- PAUL HOWLETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £56k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £39k |
Common questions
Is HERLINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £10,345 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £64,753 against expenditure of £54,408. The trustees report that the association remains viable and is building up funds to assist with an upcoming Asset Transfer or Lease. Net assets held in restricted and unrestricted funds total £36,845 as of the period end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.