THE MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITABLE COMPANY
Marsh Community Centre promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Marsh without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the members and the local authorities to provide facilities in the interest of social wefare for recreation and leisure-time with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £55,393, equating to nearly five months of non-capital spending, with total cash reserves of £137,833 covering nearly nine months of current spending. The trustees remain confident in the continuing financial viability of the Company, supported by a four-year extension to National Lottery funding totalling £304,574. Operating expenditures increased by 33% to £189,971, while total income rose by 31% to £203,560, resulting in a net surplus for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Our objective is to maintain a level of free reserves (those not tied up in fixed assets and restricted funds) at a level sufficient to fulfil the company’s continuing obligations.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Mills Nicholson
- Clare Southworth
- DALITSO PROCTOR
- Joel Phillimore
- KARIN OLSSON
- Martin Mulligan
- Mike Farnfield
- Professor Kenneth Vincent Peasnell FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £234k | £204k |
| 31/03/2024 | £183k | £155k |
| 31/03/2023 | £134k | £142k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £120k |
| 31/03/2021 | £130k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITABLE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £55,393, equating to nearly five months of non-capital spending, with total cash reserves of £137,833 covering nearly nine months of current spending. The trustees remain confident in the continuing financial viability of the Company, supported by a four-year extension to National Lottery funding totalling £304,574. Operating expenditures increased by 33% to £189,971, while total income rose by 31% to £203,560, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £4k | Kings Coronation BBQ |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/02/2022 | £20k | Open Access Drop In |
| UK government | 19/08/2020 | £22k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/03/2020 | £10k | Open Access Manager |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2018 | £10k | Marsh Youth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2007 | £5k | Womens Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2005 | £5k | Marsh Girl's Group |
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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 MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITABLE COMPANY | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| West Wight Sports and Community Centre Trust Ltd | £1.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST MARSH DEVELOPMENT TRUST ASSOCIATION LTD | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |