ST MARK'S (MILLFIELD, SUNDERLAND) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
WE PROVIDE A COMMUNITY BUILDING AND GARDEN FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EG YOUTH SESSIONS, PRE-TEEN, KIDS, TODDLERS AND OVER 60S CLUBS, INCLUDING SPORTS, GAMES ROOM, COMPUTER SUITE, ARTS & CRAFTS. LOCAL PEOPLE MANAGE AND VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTRE AND ARE INVOLVED IN THE DECISION MAKING. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOLS, POLICE, COUNCILLORS, YOUTH WORKERS & RESIDENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £56,223 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenses of £92,156 against income of £35,933. The trustees note that the bank balance was lower than anticipated due to timing differences with a solar panel grant, which was paid shortly after the year-end. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £5,375 and restricted funds of £16,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants Received 24,284” — page 5
Trustees
- IAIN WILLIAM KAYchair
- CHRISTINE DODSWORTH
- JEAN PHILLIPS
- KEVIN DODSWORTH
- PETER ANDERSON
- WENDY GIBBONS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £92k |
| 31/03/2024 | £99k | £89k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £65k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £76k | £42k |
Common questions
Is ST MARK'S (MILLFIELD, SUNDERLAND) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £56,223 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenses of £92,156 against income of £35,933. The trustees note that the bank balance was lower than anticipated due to timing differences with a solar panel grant, which was paid shortly after the year-end. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £5,375 and restricted funds of £16,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2026 | £13k | Plant Grow eat and be active |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/03/2026 | £15k | Grant to St Mark's (Millfield, Sunderland) Community Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2025 | £10k | Grant to St Mark's (Millfield, Sunderland) Community Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2025 | £10k | two become one |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/12/2022 | £6k | Grant to St Mark's (Millfield, Sunderland) Community Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2022 | £10k | sixty plus and active |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/07/2021 | £5k | A grant to St Mark's (Millfield, Sunderland) Community Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2019 | £9k | opportunity knocks 13-19 |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/03/2018 | £10k | Core funding to support the charity's work with children and young people Year 1 |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/03/2018 | £10k | Core funding to support the charity's work with children and young people Year 1 |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/02/2018 | £4k | Over 60s' coffee mornings |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/11/2017 | £5k | Millfield tots play and explore |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/03/2017 | £10k | Towards the salary of the project co-ordinator |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2016 | £8k | Cultural communities |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/05/2016 | £1k | Towards St Marks computer village |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2016 | £8k | Towards the salary of a project co-ordinator and proving educational and social activities for children and young people |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/04/2015 | £5k | Towards the continuation of the St Mark's Pre-Teen Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2011 | £5k | St Mark's pre-teen club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/12/2009 | £6k | Activity Zone |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/10/2007 | £67k | Grant awarded to St Mark's Community Association (Tyne & Wear) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2005 | £5k | co-ordinator, cleaner, computer |