FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE (MELKSHAM)
Providing facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time for local clubs and events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a small float to meet ongoing expenses, with unrestricted cash funds totaling £16,145 at the end of the period. Total receipts were £128,270 against total payments of £132,042, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees' report notes the centre was not in use at the start of the year due to Covid-19 but received income as a vaccination centre.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Sara Phelps
- Tina Oakman
- VICTOR OAKMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £128k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £63k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £57k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £22k | £19k |
Common questions
Is FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE (MELKSHAM) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a small float to meet ongoing expenses, with unrestricted cash funds totaling £16,145 at the end of the period. Total receipts were £128,270 against total payments of £132,042, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees' report notes the centre was not in use at the start of the year due to Covid-19 but received income as a vaccination centre. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £106k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £90k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- FORESTDALE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
- THE MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITABLE COMPANY
- HIGHER FOLDS COMMUNITY CENTRE (LEIGH) LIMITED
- FOREST HOLME HOSPICE CHARITY
- MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS
- WALTHAM FOREST COMMUNITY HUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE (MELKSHAM) | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORESTDALE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION | £335k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITABLE COMPANY | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HIGHER FOLDS COMMUNITY CENTRE (LEIGH) LIMITED | £282k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOREST HOLME HOSPICE CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |