NETHERFIELD FORUM
Netherfield Forum own and manages St George's Centre and The Loco Youth Centre.St George's Centre offers services and advice from partner organisations to the community along with meeting/training/seminar facilities. The Loco Youth Centre houses Youth Clubs,dance classes, Karate, Scout & Guides, Line Dancing. The Forum also organises regular community events to support community cohesion.
Objects
THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF URBAN AND RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION, IN PARTICULAR NETHERFIELD, NOTTINGHAM, BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY;(B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;(C) THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE, BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS;(D) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES;(E) THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME;(F) SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £15,881 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £960,376 to £944,495. The trustees' report notes that reserves policy is to maintain a six-month cushion, which has been maintained for the last 18 years. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees of the charity to maintain sufficient reserves to cover day to day running costs and to provide a six-month cushion in the event of income depletion.” — page 9
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
- Paying staff
- 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
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Graham Tonkinchair
- LUCY STAFFORD
- NEIL KENDRICK
- Paul Sergent
- Sharon Watson
- TINA SIMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £198k | £214k |
| 31/12/2024 | £205k | £205k |
| 31/12/2023 | £261k | £185k |
| 31/12/2022 | £244k | £137k |
| 31/12/2021 | £218k | £181k |
Common questions
Is NETHERFIELD FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £15,881 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £960,376 to £944,495. The trustees' report notes that reserves policy is to maintain a six-month cushion, which has been maintained for the last 18 years. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NETHERFIELD FORUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NETHERFIELD FORUM as a grant recipient include THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 12/03/2025 | £2k | Junior SKY Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2023 | £174k | Netherfield Forum - Loco Centre Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2018 | £10k | St Georges Centre Young People and Families Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2010 | £10k | Shunters Revival - Netherfield Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2005 | £5k | Trampoline Equipment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £13k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE NORTHERN POWERGRID FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | 1 | £2k |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | 1 | £2k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- St Christopher's Community Centre
- BROADFIELD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
- BARFORD YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
- NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED
- THE GREENWAY CENTRE
- COMMUNITY HOUSE (ETON ROAD)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERFIELD FORUM | £198k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| St Christopher's Community Centre | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROADFIELD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARFORD YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE | £596k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GREENWAY CENTRE | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |