CARLISLE ONE WORLD CENTRE
The charity addresses global development issues. It seeks to: Raise awareness of the interconnection between local and international issues, and how our actions affect the world; Educate people of all ages about the issues facing Third World peoples; Support the deprived and Campaign for justice throughout the world through a programme of education, awareness-raising and practical activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year with total unrestricted reserves of £2,675. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy target of four months of expenditure, which the current unrestricted reserves fall significantly below. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed a Reserves Policy of 4 months expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Dr John Forbes McDowell
- Helen Mary Boyling
- REVD CANON JIM HYSLOP
- Rev Angela Whittaker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £63k |
| 31/03/2024 | £83k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £73k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £18k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £30k |
Common questions
Is CARLISLE ONE WORLD CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year with total unrestricted reserves of £2,675. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy target of four months of expenditure, which the current unrestricted reserves fall significantly below. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CARLISLE ONE WORLD CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARLISLE ONE WORLD CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2006 | £5k | Expansion of COWC to Accommodate Increased Membership & Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2004 | £4k | Carlisle Fairtrade City |