COAST AND VALE COMMUNITY ACTION
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the Borough of Scarborough, inlcuding the towns of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, and its neighbouring areas and, in particular, the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness; To promote and and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £50,524 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing to £2,974,945. Unrestricted reserves stood at £405,391, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £300,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Rents received £397,083” — page 9
“A target figure of £300,000 free reserves has been set” — page 9
“During the year the charity received income of £Nil (2024: £5,000) in donations from Scarborough Business Ambassadors of whom Mr R Grunwell and Ms ML Bonney are a directors.” — page 33
“During the year the charity received income of £1,677 (2024: £3,241) from businesses run by Mr G Baumann, who is also a trustee of the charity.” — page 33
“During the year the charity received income of £Nil (2024: £5,000) in donations from Scarborough Business Ambassadors of whom Mr R Grunwell and Ms ML Bonney are a directors.” — page 33
“During the year the charity received income of £1,677 (2024: £3,241) from businesses run by Mr G Baumann, who is also a trustee of the charity.” — page 33
“During the year the charity received income of £Nil (2024: £5,000) in donations from Scarborough Business Ambassadors of whom Mr R Grunwell and Ms ML Bonney are a directors.” — page 33
“During the year the charity received income of £1,677 (2024: £3,241) from businesses run by Mr G Baumann, who is also a trustee of the charity.” — page 33
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/06/2015)
Trustees
- Alan Bradley George Pickering
- Bob Walton
- DAVID TIMOTHY WARNER
- Guy Michael Baumann
- Iain Johnston
- Kirsty Farrow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £758k | £809k |
| 31/03/2024 | £715k | £856k |
| 31/03/2023 | £724k | £673k |
| 31/03/2022 | £751k | £676k |
| 31/03/2021 | £811k | £677k |
Common questions
Is COAST AND VALE COMMUNITY ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £50,524 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing to £2,974,945. Unrestricted reserves stood at £405,391, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £300,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fortus Audit LLP.
Who funds COAST AND VALE COMMUNITY ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COAST AND VALE COMMUNITY ACTION as a grant recipient include ED DE NUNZIO CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED DE NUNZIO CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Children’s University programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2025 | £80k | CP We Are Scarborough |
| Sport England | 10/09/2025 | £5k | CF - purchase of Moon Board |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £199k | Street Action |
| Sport England | 20/12/2023 | £14k | Street Climbing |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/05/2023 | £100k | "Waste Not Want Not" |
| UK government | 04/11/2022 | £22k | Yorkshire Coast Community Research Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | Songs and Scones |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2016 | £498k | Totally Socially |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2015 | £9k | A4A - Totally Socially Independents Week |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2006 | £5k | Green Lane Kids Club |