GRASSMOOR COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Management Committee runs a community centre for the benefit of the local community.
Objects
(A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF GRASSMOOR, HASLAND AND WINSICK (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATION IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, RELIEVE POVERTY AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS(B) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME, WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR BODY IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are negative at £144,435, while restricted funds stand at £675,310, resulting in total net assets of £530,875. The trustees report that the financial performance was satisfactory despite a difficult economic climate, though they note that a review of costs and expenditure is required. The charity is partially dependent on continuing grant aid for its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“Parish Council Grant - 36,000” — page 13
“The policy on reserves provides for funds to be retained to provide a buffer against unforeseen eventualities and to secure the viability of the Centre.” — page 6
“The Charity is partially dependent on continuing grant aid and as a consequence use of the going concern basis of accounts preparation is also dependent upon grant aid continuing.” — page 11
“In addition to the 99 year lease for the use of the Centre on an annual rent of £1, the charity also received £36,000 in financial support from the Parish Council in 2024 (2024 : £36,000)” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Elizabeth Ann Hill
- LORNA THOMAS
- Lee Hartshorne
- PAMELA JUNE HEMSLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £77k |
| 31/03/2024 | £60k | £80k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £62k | £80k |
Common questions
Is GRASSMOOR COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are negative at £144,435, while restricted funds stand at £675,310, resulting in total net assets of £530,875. The trustees report that the financial performance was satisfactory despite a difficult economic climate, though they note that a review of costs and expenditure is required. The charity is partially dependent on continuing grant aid for its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GRASSMOOR COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GRASSMOOR COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE as a grant recipient include Let's Connect Communities Together.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Connect Communities Together | FY2023 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2018 | £9k | Pit Stop Dinner |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2009 | £9k | Grassmoor Community Centre Publicity + Youth Activities Project |