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THE DOWNLEY OLD SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 1108347 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Charity promotes community development in the locality through the management of a community centre.

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Latest income
£40k
Latest spending
£30k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity’s financial position is strong, with £50,000 held in a contingency fund for unforeseen expenditure. However, the trustees note ongoing concerns regarding the cost of utilities, specifically gas, although steps have been taken to control waste.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: room hire
“The main source of income comes from room hire.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: contingency fund for unforeseen expenditure (held: £50k)
“The charity continues to maintain a contingency fund which is designed to deal with any unforeseen expenditure e.g. Heating system or plumbing failures”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Charity still has concerns re cost of utilities (notably gas) but we’ve taken steps to control misuse/waste.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity works closely with the local Parish Council. Occasional joint funding on local projects
“The charity works closely with the local Parish Council. Occasional joint funding on local projects”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Buckinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£40k£30k
31/08/2024£38k£21k
31/08/2023£34k£30k
31/08/2022£31k£16k
31/08/2021£10k£36k

Common questions

Is THE DOWNLEY OLD SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity’s financial position is strong, with £50,000 held in a contingency fund for unforeseen expenditure. However, the trustees note ongoing concerns regarding the cost of utilities, specifically gas, although steps have been taken to control waste.