THE GROVE AT BEDMINSTER DOWN
A YOUTH WORK BASED CHARITY WORKING WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-19 YEARS OF AGE ASSISTING WITH THEIR PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH USE OF SPORTING, CREATIVE AND INFORMATION & GUIDANCE IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £2,610.39 for the year ended 31 March 2024, which was covered by existing reserves. Total unrestricted funds decreased from £39,318.14 to £36,707.74, remaining well above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £12,000 (three months of expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“Donations/Grants 34,526.00” — page 8
Trustees
- Lee Williams
- Matthew Donnelly
- PETER JOHN CRISPIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £50k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £12k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £7k | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE GROVE AT BEDMINSTER DOWN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £2,610.39 for the year ended 31 March 2024, which was covered by existing reserves. Total unrestricted funds decreased from £39,318.14 to £36,707.74, remaining well above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £12,000 (three months of expenditure). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 05/07/2021 | £2k | Sport Youth Club Core Costs |
| Sport England | 08/06/2020 | £1k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2005 | £48k | Arts Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2005 | £5k | Extend current service provision |