BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES
An independent community based organisation formed on behalf of the residents of Batchley and surrounding area, a district of Redditch, Worcestershire.The charity works not only in Batchley but also in other districts of Redditch working on behalf of the residents and provides a range of services, activities and events in local neighbourhoods.
Objects
THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, URBAN AND/OR RURAL REGENERATION IN PARTICULAR IN BATCHLEY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS ('THE AREA OF BENEFIT') BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A) THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP;(B) THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT;(C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;(D) THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP: (I) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS, OR (II) TO EXISTING BUSINESSES;(E) THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE, BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS;(F) THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OR IN CHARITABLE OWNERSHIP PROVIDED THAT SUCH POWER SHALL NOT EXTEND TO RELIEVING ANY LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR OTHER BODIES OF A STATUTORY DUTY TO PROVIDE OR IMPROVE HOUSING;(G) THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES;(H) THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE;(I) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES;(J) THE PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT; (K) THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE;(L) THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME; AND(M) 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 holds unrestricted reserves of £19,306 and restricted reserves of £27,120, totaling £46,426. The trustees report that these reserves exceed the stated policy target of a minimum of £3,000, which is intended to cover three months of core activity during unforeseen difficulties. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 8,699 132,978 141,677” — page 18
“The trustees assess the reserves policy on an annual basis. In May 2016 the reserves policy was reviewed and a reserves figure of a minimum of £3,000 was agreed necessary.”
“During the year Mr M Barron, spouse of Mrs J | Barron, a trustee, received remuneration of £33,972 while employed by the charity.” — page 22
“During the year, £33,972 (2024 - nil) salary was paid to M Barron who is of close relation to Mrs J Barron, a trustee. At the end of the year no money was owed to M Barron.” — page 25
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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Heather Geraldine Poole
- Janet Barron
- Kelly-Ann Jarvis
- Marie Wright
- Natalie Claire Buckle
- Philip Stuart Berry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £156k | £134k |
| 31/05/2024 | £113k | £107k |
| 31/05/2023 | £68k | £74k |
| 31/05/2022 | £68k | £69k |
| 31/05/2021 | £62k | £75k |
Common questions
Is BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,306 and restricted reserves of £27,120, totaling £46,426. The trustees report that these reserves exceed the stated policy target of a minimum of £3,000, which is intended to cover three months of core activity during unforeseen difficulties. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2019 | £112k | Community Development Manager |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2017 | £10k | A community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2014 | £9k | Celebrating Batchley |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2011 | £8k | Batchley Community Games |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2005 | £126k | Expand and extend community activities and projects. |