THE AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE COMMUNITY TRUST
- Protect Local People and property from crime- Reduce anti-social behaviour- Educate young people on the dangers of drug, alcohol and solvent abuse- Increase community safety for all but especially the young, vulnerable and elderly- Divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour, encouraging their growth into responsible young adults- Build good community relations
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £45,355 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £234,115 to £188,760. Free reserves stood at £30,516, which is above the stated policy minimum of £10,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust will maintain a minimum of £10,000 in Unrestricted Funds to meet day to day costs in the short term.” — page 4
“The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset Police provide the services of various officers to support the day to day running of the Trust. Although no charge is made, estimated costs are included within donated services in Note 4.” — page 12
Trustees
- James Makepeacechair
- Amanda Deeks
- Clare Moody
- Michael Clarkson
- Roger Opie
- Sarah Crew
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £126k | £172k |
| 31/03/2024 | £245k | £215k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £167k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £114k |
| 31/03/2021 | £330k | £444k |
Common questions
Is THE AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £45,355 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £234,115 to £188,760. Free reserves stood at £30,516, which is above the stated policy minimum of £10,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £519k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £200k |
| W WING YIP AND BROTHERS FOUNDATION | 1 | £43k |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE SHOE ZONE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £11k |
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- WARNING ZONE LIMITED
- ST MARY'S CENTRE COMMUNITY TRUST
- THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET
- BLACKBURN ROVERS COMMUNITY TRUST
- THE CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD.
- ACTIVE COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE COMMUNITY TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARNING ZONE LIMITED | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CENTRE COMMUNITY TRUST | £426k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BLACKBURN ROVERS COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD. | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |