BUCKFASTLEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (TRUST)
We are an inclusive asset-based community development organisation that seeks to improve the lives of people living in and around Buckfastleigh. We work in partnership and support local people and groups to create change in our community, with collaboration and inclusion at its heart. We support the development of The Bungalow as a responsive and valued project and space for local young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,969 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £51,621 to £42,652. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £10,507 against restricted reserves of £32,145. The charity received income of £84,302 but incurred expenditure of £93,271, leading to a deficit in operations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one Trustee was paid £28,411 for her role as Charity Director (2024: £24,769), but has since resigned from her Trustee role.” — page 16
“During the year, one Trustee was paid £28,411 for her role as Charity Director (2024: £24,769), but has since resigned from her Trustee role.” — page 16
Trustees
- Natalie Clarkchair
- Jenna Scholz
- John Michael THWAITES
- Karina Clegg
- Tegan Hubbard-Clegg
- Teresa Josephine Frake
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £93k |
| 31/03/2024 | £120k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £81k |
| 31/03/2022 | £49k | £70k |
| 31/03/2021 | £55k | £32k |
Common questions
Is BUCKFASTLEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (TRUST) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,969 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £51,621 to £42,652. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £10,507 against restricted reserves of £32,145. The charity received income of £84,302 but incurred expenditure of £93,271, leading to a deficit in operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2022 | £270k | Bungalow Youth Project |
| UK government | 27/08/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/10/2018 | £7k | Saturday Session Bungalow Youth Project |