WESTERHOPE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Dance,Zumba,Craft, Bowling Club - Men and Women,Badminton,Snooker,Exercise,Women Institute,Football - Junior, Resident Meetings,Ward Committee,Social Activities,Meeting Rooms for public, local authority and others,Play facilities for Young PeopleArea of benefit Newcastle upon Tyne
Objects
1. TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITY VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS. 2. TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £129,357 at the year end, which the trustees consider appropriate to fund future requirements. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue. Financial sustainability is noted as the major financial risk, managed through regular reviews of liquid funds and active management of debtor and creditor balances.
What the accounts disclose
“Association's income 64,201” — page 15
“The charity has increased its reserves policy to now cover at least six months expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- David John Lynn Armstrongchair
- David Hodgson
- Ken Burn
- PATRICIA ANNE BELL
- Ray McCall
- Tony Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £72k | £77k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £64k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £42k |
Common questions
Is WESTERHOPE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £129,357 at the year end, which the trustees consider appropriate to fund future requirements. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue. Financial sustainability is noted as the major financial risk, managed through regular reviews of liquid funds and active management of debtor and creditor balances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/03/2024 | £20k | Millionaire Street 2024 02w1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2006 | £6k | Outer West Summer Health and arts Programme |