CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST
Provision of community facilities; playspaces, arts centre, football field, cricket pitch and open space
Latest income
£773k
Latest spending
£793k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an overall deficit of £20,324 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves to £43,321, which is below the stated policy target of £140,000. The independent examiner's report highlights material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing reliance on lender support and a mortgage holiday. Despite these risks, the trustees maintain that adequate resources exist for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £140,000 (held: £43k)
“The policy of the Trust is to aim to hold £140,000 in cash reserves which is the estimated working capital commitments for three months.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“The note describes the existence of material uncertainties which may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue in operational existence for the forseeable future.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to persons connected with CFO Robin Clements
“Two persons connected with Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024, collectively received remuneration of £66,341 (2023: £58,892) for services related to Arc activities.” — page 14
“£16,536 (2023: £21,334) was charged to CBCT Trading Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, by Rojen Consulting Limited, a company owned by Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Rojen Consulting Limited (owned by CFO Robin Clements)
“Two persons connected with Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024, collectively received remuneration of £66,341 (2023: £58,892) for services related to Arc activities.” — page 14
“£16,536 (2023: £21,334) was charged to CBCT Trading Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, by Rojen Consulting Limited, a company owned by Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Fast Fibre Hubs Limited (Trustee Geoff Duck connected)
“Two persons connected with Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024, collectively received remuneration of £66,341 (2023: £58,892) for services related to Arc activities.” — page 14
“£16,536 (2023: £21,334) was charged to CBCT Trading Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, by Rojen Consulting Limited, a company owned by Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to S.A.I infinity Care Ltd (Trustee Sacha Patel connected)
“Two persons connected with Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024, collectively received remuneration of £66,341 (2023: £58,892) for services related to Arc activities.” — page 14
“£16,536 (2023: £21,334) was charged to CBCT Trading Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, by Rojen Consulting Limited, a company owned by Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from subsidiary CBCT Trading Limited
“Two persons connected with Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024, collectively received remuneration of £66,341 (2023: £58,892) for services related to Arc activities.” — page 14
“£16,536 (2023: £21,334) was charged to CBCT Trading Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, by Rojen Consulting Limited, a company owned by Robin Clements, the Chief Financial Officer until 18 July 2024.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Serious Incident Report filed with Charity Commission
“As a result of the investigation and in accordance with Charity Commission guidance, a Serious Incident Report was filed with the Charity Commission.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CBCT Trading Limited
“CBCT Trading Limited (Company number 04410262) is a trading company which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2024)
Total income
£773k
Total spending
£793k
Reserves (reported)
£43k
Employees
22
Trustees
- Amitrai Luchmeeparsad
- David Ford
- Jamie Hardgrave
- Martyn Thom
- Sacha Patel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £773k | £793k |
| 30/11/2023 | £778k | £742k |
| 30/11/2022 | £570k | £893k |
| 30/11/2021 | £460k | £363k |
| 30/11/2020 | £397k | £315k |
Common questions
Is CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an overall deficit of £20,324 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves to £43,321, which is below the stated policy target of £140,000. The independent examiner's report highlights material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing reliance on lender support and a mortgage holiday. Despite these risks, the trustees maintain that adequate resources exist for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £9k | Expansion of Friday Club Services |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £1.7m |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £200k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £168k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £10k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE SOUTHERN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT LTD
- TRINITY THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
- BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST
- LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD
- BARTON ACORN YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE
- MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST | £773k | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| THE SOUTHERN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT LTD | £119k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| TRINITY THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | below | 6.1% | no doubt |
| LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD | £513k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARTON ACORN YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |