DENSHAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Charity provides a service to the residents of Denshaw by way of protection to the environment of the fabric of the village and to oversee the running of the Village Hall and its associated activities
Objects
A) PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF DENSHAW 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 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 CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTSB) ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTSS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is run entirely by volunteers and manages a village hall for community use. The trustees report that they maintain a minimum of three months of running costs in reserves and have been able to meet normal wear and tear costs despite rising energy prices.
What the accounts disclose
“The Community Association also runs events to raise money for the upkeep of the hall, these include a regular cinema and one off events such as dances, quizzes and concerts.” — page 3
“We maintain a minimum of 3 months running costs when planning future spending.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- SUSAN O'DRISCOLLchair
- ALAN ROUGHLEY
- Ian David Baker
- Kathryn Hulme
- MARTIN RICHARD WILSON SMITH
- Rosalyn Louise Martin
- Violet Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £33k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £29k |
| 31/03/2023 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £22k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £25k | £27k |
Common questions
Is DENSHAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is run entirely by volunteers and manages a village hall for community use. The trustees report that they maintain a minimum of three months of running costs in reserves and have been able to meet normal wear and tear costs despite rising energy prices.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 01/09/2021 | £900 | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2011 | £10k | Provision of a Community Cinema |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/10/2007 | £10k | Stage Lighting, Sound System and Stage Curtains Denshaw Village Hall |