KELVEDON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To foster and develop community activities within the village of Kelvedon and its surrounding area.
Objects
(A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF KELVEDON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD TOGETHER DEFINED BY KELVEDON CIVIL PARISH WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR THE OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS; (B) 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 OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS (C) PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £664,806, which the trustees describe as a 'very healthy bank balance'. These reserves are held primarily to contribute towards the building of a new Community Centre, with additional funds allocated for Christmas lights and community events. The charity reported a net income for the year and maintains a positive fund balance.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held mainly to contribute a significant sum towards the building of a new Community Centre in the village for the benefit of all.”
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2021)
Trustees
- JEREMY DOUGHTONchair
- Alan Knibb
- Joan Anne Tremain
- Keith Frederick Tremain
- Martin East
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £25k | £7k |
| 30/09/2024 | £23k | £32k |
| 30/09/2023 | £23k | £17k |
| 30/09/2022 | £23k | £13k |
| 30/09/2021 | £913k | £8k |
Common questions
Is KELVEDON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £664,806, which the trustees describe as a 'very healthy bank balance'. These reserves are held primarily to contribute towards the building of a new Community Centre, with additional funds allocated for Christmas lights and community events. The charity reported a net income for the year and maintains a positive fund balance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.