WILLOWS CENTRE TROEDYRHIW
The Willows Centre Troedyrhiw exists to support social, educational and recreational activites for all community members in Troedyrhiw and surronding areas. The Centre aims to promote and actively encourage equality for all community members in order to fulfil their potential as empowered individuals and as members of groups.
Objects
1. PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF TROEDYRHIW AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD TOGETHER DEFINED BY THE PLYMOUTH WARD (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS;2. 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 THE OBJECTS;3. PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £134,164, which is in excess of the targeted reserves policy of £109,772. The charity reports a net income surplus of £18,518 for the year, supported by secured Service Level Agreements until March 2027, although future continuation is noted as dependent on the renewal of these agreements.
What the accounts disclose
“The current targeted reserves is therefore £109,772.”
“The Charity is heavily reliant on the Service Level Agreements provided by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and SLA's have been agreed to the 31st March 2027. Beyond this date continuation of the charity's operation will be dependent on further renewal of the SLA's.” — page 23
“The Troedyrhiw Boys & Girls Club, the linked charity has been included within these accounts, and has been separately identified.” — page 23
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
- 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
- ANNE MARGARET BISHOP
- BRYAN DRISCOLL
- Phil Howells
- SIAN HAGERTY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £238k | £220k |
| 31/08/2024 | £217k | £230k |
| 31/08/2023 | £189k | £217k |
| 31/08/2022 | £182k | £153k |
| 31/08/2021 | £144k | £129k |
Common questions
Is WILLOWS CENTRE TROEDYRHIW financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves stood at £134,164, which is in excess of the targeted reserves policy of £109,772. The charity reports a net income surplus of £18,518 for the year, supported by secured Service Level Agreements until March 2027, although future continuation is noted as dependent on the renewal of these agreements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | Youth open mic Nights |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2010 | £5k | Choices we make, healthy lifestyles project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/08/2010 | £14k | "Troedyrhiw Timeline" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2009 | £5k | Healthy Options |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2007 | £3k | Community Exercise Classes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2006 | £2k | Life skills workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2005 | £264k | There is no project name available for this record |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2005 | £3k | There is no project name available for this record |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | 1 | £420k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £203k |
| THE TOMPKINS FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION | 1 | £86k |
| Hilton UK Foundation | 1 | £80k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- ROWLEYS CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY LTD
- TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE
- NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE LONDON WELSH CENTRE TRUST
- TRAWDEN FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE
- WILLOW FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLOWS CENTRE TROEDYRHIW | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| ROWLEYS CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY LTD | £217k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TIDDLYWINKS CENTRE | £499k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON WELSH CENTRE TRUST | £535k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| TRAWDEN FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |