THE HEARTH CENTRE (HORSLEY) LTD
Rental of studio space to local artists.Rental of space for a coffee shop.Rental of space for groups or individuals for the purpose of running art courses/events/groups/ exhibitions, and to local community groups.Organisation of music, art and community events.
Objects
1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTINA RELIGION.2 TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF HORSLEY VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS, IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PERSONS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, AND TO PROMOTE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,177 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £39,895 to £25,718. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and maintain a reserves policy target of £10,000. The charity is dependent on the continuing support of Horsley Village Church for its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The current reserving policy is to build a balance of £10,000 as a contingency.”
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Julie Strawchair
- Aisling Glenn Parrish
- Deborah Ann Robertson
- John Dale Robertson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £51k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £84k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £46k |
| 31/12/2020 | £41k | £34k |
Common questions
Is THE HEARTH CENTRE (HORSLEY) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,177 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £39,895 to £25,718. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and maintain a reserves policy target of £10,000. The charity is dependent on the continuing support of Horsley Village Church for its going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 03/02/2022 | £1k | A grant to The Hearth Centre (Horsley) Ltd |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/12/2021 | £3k | A grant to The Hearth Centre (Horsley) Ltd |
| Community Foundation North East | 06/02/2019 | £500 | High Sheriff of Northumberland |
| Community Foundation North East | 25/10/2017 | £1k | Purchase & installation of Induction Loop system |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/09/2016 | £300 | Towards Water Saving Project |