NUMBER ONE COMMUNITY TRUST (TW)
We are based on the Showfields and Ramslye estates in Tunbridge Wells and seek serve all the local residents. The objectives of the Trust are: to improve the physical, mental, spiritual health, social and economic wellbeing of local residents; support the advancement of education and training; assist those seeking employment; encourage environmental improvements in the neighbourhood.
Objects
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS IN THE RAMSLYE AND SHOWFIELDS AREAS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS GENERALLY, BUT IN PARTICULAR BY THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH, ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION AND THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £30,723 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous deficit. The trustees report unrestricted free reserves of £43,667 and intend to build reserves to cover six months of normal running expenses. While the charity is considered a going concern, the trustees note the need to explore future costs due to rising employment, utilities, and food expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 91,296 78,000 169,296” — page 10
“It is our intention to build up, from our annual surpluses, sufficient reserves to cover 6 months normal running expenses against unexpected falls in income or increases in expenditure.” — page 6
“The trustees are satisfied the charity is a going concern however tising costs of employment, utilities and food mean that it will be necessary to explore the costs facing the charity in the coming year more in depth.” — page 6
“The Trust received donations of £35,812 (2024: £13,089) from its subsidiary, Number One Residential Limited during the year. At 31 March 2025 £17,714 (2024: £1,902) was due from the subsidiary.” — page 24
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Rev PETER THOMAS SANLONchair
- Christina Petronella Jansen
- Ivan David Carson
- Philip Pearce
- Rev Michael Andreyev
- Robert Francis Horan
- Robert Mole
- Shirley Ann Archer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £169k | £139k |
| 31/03/2024 | £94k | £176k |
| 31/03/2023 | £135k | £191k |
| 31/03/2022 | £147k | £162k |
| 31/03/2021 | £144k | £109k |
Common questions
Is NUMBER ONE COMMUNITY TRUST (TW) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £30,723 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous deficit. The trustees report unrestricted free reserves of £43,667 and intend to build reserves to cover six months of normal running expenses. While the charity is considered a going concern, the trustees note the need to explore future costs due to rising employment, utilities, and food expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £8k | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £10k | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £10 | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £8k | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £12k | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £11k | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £9k | Core service support |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £9k | Core service support |