DEMESNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Langley and their immediate environs by working together with inhabitants, Local Authorities and voluntary organisations in a common effect to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £3,520 for the year, with total incoming resources of £141,227 against total expenditure of £137,707. Per the trustees' report, the financial position remains stable, and reserves are considered adequate for the charity's needs despite a recent reduction in the reserves policy target. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £3,787 and restricted funds of £33,547, resulting in total net assets of £37,334.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees have approved a reduction of the reserves target to £10,000” — page 14
Trustees
- Christina Fraserchair
- Derek Fraser
- Holly Binns
- MARILYN MCCALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £141k | £138k |
| 31/03/2024 | £179k | £173k |
| 31/03/2023 | £174k | £190k |
| 31/03/2022 | £231k | £227k |
| 31/03/2021 | £219k | £209k |
Common questions
Is DEMESNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £3,520 for the year, with total incoming resources of £141,227 against total expenditure of £137,707. Per the trustees' report, the financial position remains stable, and reserves are considered adequate for the charity's needs despite a recent reduction in the reserves policy target. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £3,787 and restricted funds of £33,547, resulting in total net assets of £37,334. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DEMESNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DEMESNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £10k | Local Roots |
| Sport England | 17/07/2024 | £9k | Let's get Movin' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £10k | The Community Canvas |
| Sport England | 30/03/2022 | £10k | Jubilee Fund - Exercise for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | EVERYbody |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2021 | £9k | Growing Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £10k | Time to Play Learn and Perform |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2020 | £10k | Mini Music Makers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/11/2018 | £10k | Buttons and Bows - Children's Play Area Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2016 | £4k | Red Carpet Gala Volunteers of Middleton |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2016 | £10k | Up Cycle your skills Workshop |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2010 | £8k | Me Myself and I |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/07/2006 | £5k | Community Garden Project |