THE LONGFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES CENTRE
WE OPERATE IN AN AREA OF HIGH DEPRIVATION AND AIM FOR TOTAL SOCIAL INCLUSION
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR POLITICAL , RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND IN HABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FOR RECREATION AND FOR LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total monies of £44,623.36 at the end of the period, with £13,550 specifically identified as reserves held due to difficulties in obtaining funding and the status of the charity's bank account. The trustees report that the charity needs to find new ways to generate income and secure a new bank account to access larger funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees are regularly encouraged to appoint more trustees, open a new bank account to obtain charity status, and avoid maintaining two separate entities.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £60k | £68k |
| 31/03/2024 | £59k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £69k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE LONGFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total monies of £44,623.36 at the end of the period, with £13,550 specifically identified as reserves held due to difficulties in obtaining funding and the status of the charity's bank account. The trustees report that the charity needs to find new ways to generate income and secure a new bank account to access larger funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/10/2012 | £5k | Laptop and projector project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2009 | £10k | Live and Learn |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2005 | £5k | Electronic Roller Shutters |