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
Objects
(A) TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE FORCE AREA THROUGH THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER, THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM CRIMINAL ACTS AND THE FOSTERING OF GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS; AND(B) TO SECURE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN ALL MATTERS INCLUDING ALCOHOL, DRUGS, SOLVENT ABUSE, COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2022 (received 11/07/2023, 161 days after the 31/01/2023 due date).
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 Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £200k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE T U U T CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 1 | £43k |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| EUROPEAN UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM | 1 | £14k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
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- COMMUNITY SAFETY PATROL
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- COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY
- SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES
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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 |
| COMMUNITY SAFETY PATROL | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CENTRE COMMUNITY TRUST | £426k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TRIBUNE TRUST | £43k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY | £499k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |