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THE MERESIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 1075373 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SPRINGFIELD AND SUTTON YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Mereside Community Centre Association provides a meeting place for the surrounding area. Allowing local groups, individuals and families to use the centre for a wide range of activities.

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Latest income
£46k
Latest spending
£53k
Registered
1999
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's financial position is healthy with consistently high bookings. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £20,000 to cover potential outgoings. The charity ended the period with unrestricted cash funds of £36,802, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £20,000 (held: £37k)
“The Committee wish to keep a reserve of £20,000 at any one time in order to cover any potential outgoings.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Payments made to trustees Sue France (£16,010), Ann Matthews (£1,113), and Roy Edwards (via connected business R S Landscapes, £1,705).
“During the year, payments of £16,010 (2024: £14,365) were made to Mrs S France, Trustee, in respect of her role as the Charity’s administrator and caretaker.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Trustee Sue France for administrator/caretaker role.
“During the year, payments of £16,010 (2024: £14,365) were made to Mrs S France, Trustee, in respect of her role as the Charity’s administrator and caretaker.” — page 2
“During the year, payments of £1,113 (2024: £1,750) were made to Mrs A Matthews, Trustee, in respect of accounts services.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Trustee Ann Matthews for accounts services.
“During the year, payments of £16,010 (2024: £14,365) were made to Mrs S France, Trustee, in respect of her role as the Charity’s administrator and caretaker.” — page 2
“During the year, payments of £1,113 (2024: £1,750) were made to Mrs A Matthews, Trustee, in respect of accounts services.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to R S Landscapes, owned by Trustee Roy Edwards, for grounds maintenance.
“During the year, payments of £16,010 (2024: £14,365) were made to Mrs S France, Trustee, in respect of her role as the Charity’s administrator and caretaker.” — page 2
“During the year, payments of £1,113 (2024: £1,750) were made to Mrs A Matthews, Trustee, in respect of accounts services.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Shropshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/01/2026£46k£53k
31/01/2025£50k£52k
31/01/2024£58k£35k
31/01/2023£36k£49k
31/01/2022£25k£17k

Common questions

Is THE MERESIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is healthy with consistently high bookings. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £20,000 to cover potential outgoings. The charity ended the period with unrestricted cash funds of £36,802, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target.