THE WILLOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE PROJECT
Vision: To be an integral, flexible, self financing and valued part of a participating and identifiable community.Mission Statement: The provision of a resource offering a wide range of community led activities responsive to the needs and wishes of all current and potential users.
Objects
A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF ST MATTHEW & ST LUKE, DARLINGTON (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE AREA OF BENEFIT) BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE BY EXTENDING TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT, FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURETIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTSB) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME, WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTSS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the centre experienced increased usage of its halls in 2025, necessitating various maintenance and renewal works. Financially, the organization paid an annual rent of £1,000 and repaid a £5,000 loan, while receiving specific grants for transport and events. The filing does not disclose total income or expenditure figures, nor does it mention reserves or staffing costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Annual rent of £1,000 paid to St. Matthew and St. Luke’s Church, payment of £1,000 made to the Church Hall Trust and the loan of £5,000 secured at the end of last year repaid to the Trust.” — page 2
“Annual rent of £1,000 paid to St. Matthew and St. Luke’s Church, payment of £1,000 made to the Church Hall Trust and the loan of £5,000 secured at the end of last year repaid to the Trust.” — page 2
“Annual rent of £1,000 paid to St. Matthew and St. Luke’s Church, payment of £1,000 made to the Church Hall Trust and the loan of £5,000 secured at the end of last year repaid to the Trust.” — page 2
“Annual rent of £1,000 paid to St. Matthew and St. Luke’s Church, payment of £1,000 made to the Church Hall Trust and the loan of £5,000 secured at the end of last year repaid to the Trust.” — page 2
“Annual rent of £1,000 paid to St. Matthew and St. Luke’s Church, payment of £1,000 made to the Church Hall Trust and the loan of £5,000 secured at the end of last year repaid to the Trust.” — page 2
“Annual rent of £1,000 paid to St. Matthew and St. Luke’s Church, payment of £1,000 made to the Church Hall Trust and the loan of £5,000 secured at the end of last year repaid to the Trust.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- DIANE EVANSchair
- BARBARA WAISTELL
- CAROL ANNE RICHARDSON
- Heather Young
- KEVIN RICHARDSON
- Kelly Victoria Waistell
- PETER WAISTELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £53k |
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £23k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £36k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE WILLOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the centre experienced increased usage of its halls in 2025, necessitating various maintenance and renewal works. Financially, the organization paid an annual rent of £1,000 and repaid a £5,000 loan, while receiving specific grants for transport and events. The filing does not disclose total income or expenditure figures, nor does it mention reserves or staffing costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/05/2026 | £20k | Willow Road Community Centre - new kitchen |