THE HAWSTEAD COMMUNITY COUNCIL
To provide and manage recreational facilities. Playing fields, playgrounds, community centres, social facilities and other amenities of a similiar nature in the interest of the social welfare for the benefit of the community residing in the parish of Hawstead Suffok, the advance of education, the protection of health and pursuing any objects which are deemed in law to be charitable.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a profit of £562.66 for the year, with total income of £36,288.64 and expenditure of £35,725.98. The trustees report that while current accounts are healthy, significant future expenditures of approximately £25,000 for play area works are required in the near term. The charity relies on voluntary labor for key roles because its accounts are not sufficiently healthy to warrant paying for them.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Aubrey John Shipleychair
- Amanda Jane Lomas-Farley
- Dr SUSANNE WHITE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 13/04/2026 | £39k | £46k |
| 13/04/2025 | £36k | £36k |
| 13/04/2024 | £35k | £36k |
| 13/04/2023 | £34k | £33k |
| 13/04/2022 | £36k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE HAWSTEAD COMMUNITY COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a profit of £562.66 for the year, with total income of £36,288.64 and expenditure of £35,725.98. The trustees report that while current accounts are healthy, significant future expenditures of approximately £25,000 for play area works are required in the near term. The charity relies on voluntary labor for key roles because its accounts are not sufficiently healthy to warrant paying for them. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/11/2000 | £5k | "To ensure the community's needs are meet award will enable Hawstead Community Council to compile and publish a comprehensive social and envi" |