THE DAWES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Childcare pre school play group. Mother and Toddlers group. Holiday playscheme. Youthclub. Herons junior football club. Adult football Club. Tennis club. Snooker club. Keep fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £131,905, with unrestricted reserves at £39,221 and restricted funds at £92,684. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit. The trustees report that reserves are considered sufficient to fulfill justifiable calls on resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is to keep a minimum amount of cash reserves equivalent to the annual liabilities of the Association.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/01/2019)
Trustees
- Alison West
- BERYL CHIPPERTON
- Ben Gladstone
- Mark James Woodcock
- RICHARD LAYTON
- SIMON JAMES CARROLL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £178k | £180k |
| 31/07/2024 | £178k | £180k |
| 31/07/2023 | £90k | £110k |
| 31/07/2022 | £78k | £78k |
| 31/07/2021 | £108k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE DAWES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £131,905, with unrestricted reserves at £39,221 and restricted funds at £92,684. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit. The trustees report that reserves are considered sufficient to fulfill justifiable calls on resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 DAWES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £178k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOLBROOK AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORESTDALE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION | £335k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WHITECHAPEL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DATCHWORTH PRE-SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEYSHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP | £306k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |