THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP
The Cornforth Partnership aims to tackle and alleviate the issues local people and communities face within County Durham in relation to Health, Social, Economic and Educational deprivation. We provide services around 5 broad themes: Children, Young People and Families Domestic Abuse Older Person and Adult Well being Employment, training and Welfare
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £127,736 at 31 March 2025, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £30,000 (three months of core cost expenditure). The charity reported a net income surplus of £142,420 for the year, with total income of £939,220 against total expenditure of £796,800.
What the accounts disclose
“The Management Committee considers it prudent to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level of 3 months of core cost expenditure, which equates to approximately £30,000 at 31 March 2025.” — page 9
“Included in expenditure on charitable activities is £9,564 (2024 - £5,725) relating to services provided by West Cornforth & District Community Association. Mrs H P Drew, Mr A Hodgson & Mrs S Traynor, trustees, are all trustees of West Cornforth & District Community Association.” — page 39
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ALAN HODGSONchair
- Anne Dunn
- Christine Heron
- HELEN PATRICIA DREW
- SHIRLI TRAYNOR
- SUSAN JANE NEVILLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £939k | £797k |
| 31/03/2024 | £678k | £635k |
| 31/03/2023 | £485k | £423k |
| 31/03/2022 | £367k | £422k |
| 31/03/2021 | £481k | £360k |
Common questions
Is THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £127,736 at 31 March 2025, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £30,000 (three months of core cost expenditure). The charity reported a net income surplus of £142,420 for the year, with total income of £939,220 against total expenditure of £796,800. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP as a grant recipient include THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION, Point North Community Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | |
| Point North Community Foundation | FY2025 | £28k | |
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2024 | £341k | Families Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2024 | £20k | Feeding the Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2023 | £499k | RC+ Durham Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2023 | £325k | TryLife |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2021 | £296k | Helping Hands - Supporting Communities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £10k | Reach |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2018 | £332k | Changing Community Lives |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/02/2017 | £10k | Towards Supporting Change |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2015 | £10k | Inspire, Explore, Enjoy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2014 | £233k | Healthy Changes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2012 | £9k | The REACH Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2010 | £176k | Number 66 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2009 | £7k | Baby Think It Over |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/12/2006 | £79k | Grant awarded to The Cornforth Partnership (Durham) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/08/2006 | £9k | Fit 4 Fun |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2005 | £132k | Number 66 High Street |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/06/2001 | £39k | Grant awarded to The Cornforth Partnership (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 23/07/1999 | £4k | Grant awarded to The Cornforth Partnership (Durham) |
| UK government | — | £48k | Virgin Money Foundation North East Fund |