THE EYOT CENTRE
The cultural social and physical development of young people through paddlesports and related activities, that they may grow into full members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.To provide a centre for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of leisure time occupation with an emphasis on the development of young people.
Objects
TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST PEOPLE THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW INTO FULL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THOSE OBJECTS TO PROVIDE IN OR NEAR THE TOWN OF HENLEY-ON-THAMES A CENTRE FOR MEETINGS LECTURES CLASSES AND OTHER FORMS OF LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO DO SUCH OTHER THINGS AS SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE CHARITABLE IN LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming reserve of £4,645 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £671,835. The trustees believe the reserves are sufficient to meet the future needs of the Charity and have adopted the going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Fees were paid to three trustees during the year for coaching. During the year four trustees received reduced annual membership subscriptions.” — page 16
“Fees were paid to three trustees during the year for coaching.” — page 16
“During the year four trustees received reduced annual membership subscriptions.” — page 16
“Fees were paid to three trustees during the year for coaching.” — page 16
“During the year four trustees received reduced annual membership subscriptions.” — page 16
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
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- 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
Trustees
- Graham Edmundschair
- Clive Wilkinson
- James Blake
- Keith Walker
- Kevin Barnaby Nutt
- MRS G M DODDS
- Miranda Parker
- Philip Kaye
- Richard Andrew Parham
- Tom Crossland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £114k | £109k |
| 31/03/2024 | £133k | £112k |
| 31/03/2023 | £117k | £108k |
| 31/03/2022 | £230k | £66k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £47k |
Common questions
Is THE EYOT CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming reserve of £4,645 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £671,835. The trustees believe the reserves are sufficient to meet the future needs of the Charity and have adopted the going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2006 | £4k | Canoeing for all. Canoeing course for memebers of Nomad |