GREAT PONTON VILLAGE CENTRE
The principal activities of the charity involve holding social events to raise money to keep the premises going and to finance improvements to the Centre. The premises are open every Friday night as a 'social club'. Other regular events include coffee morning on Thursdays, and a well attended Bingo evening held on Wednesdays. The Centre is available for room hire. Seasonal events are also held.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,682.28 for the year ending 31 July 2025, reducing its funds from £16,358.00 to £11,593.41. The independent examiner highlighted material concerns regarding poor record keeping, estimated figures for cash and room hire transactions, and un-invoiced payments. Despite these internal control weaknesses, the examiner confirmed no other matters required attention to understand the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Poor record keeping of cash transactions has led to estimated figures.” — page 10
“Two bankers drafts to the value of £1,100.00 approximately, were issued without any corresponding invoice(s).” — page 10
“Poor record keeping of cash transactions has led to estimated figures.” — page 10
“Two bankers drafts to the value of £1,100.00 approximately, were issued without any corresponding invoice(s).” — page 10
“Poor record keeping of cash transactions has led to estimated figures.” — page 10
“Two bankers drafts to the value of £1,100.00 approximately, were issued without any corresponding invoice(s).” — page 10
Trustees
- Ian James Cruickshankchair
- Carol Ramsey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £31k | £33k |
| 31/07/2024 | £33k | £26k |
| 31/07/2023 | £36k | £29k |
| 31/07/2022 | £34k | £32k |
| 31/07/2021 | £25k | £15k |
Common questions
Is GREAT PONTON VILLAGE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,682.28 for the year ending 31 July 2025, reducing its funds from £16,358.00 to £11,593.41. The independent examiner highlighted material concerns regarding poor record keeping, estimated figures for cash and room hire transactions, and un-invoiced payments. Despite these internal control weaknesses, the examiner confirmed no other matters required attention to understand the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.