WEST MARSH DEVELOPMENT TRUST ASSOCIATION LTD
To provide in the interest of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the quality of life of the persons for whom they are intended.
Objects
Proposed Amendments Objectsc) To support the prevention and relief of poverty in the West Marsh and surrounding areas but not exclusively. By the provision of emergency food and new-born baby supplies to individuals and families in need. By working in partnership with other local agencies to signpost individuals and to the relevant support to meet their needs.Powersc) Trustees may receive payments or benefits from the Charity in connection with the above objects of the Charity. h) No member of the Management Committee shall acquire any interest in property belonging to the Charity (otherwise then as a trustee for the Charity).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £100,338 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by increased capital grants and a drop in repair costs. Unrestricted reserves stood at £54,731, which is above the stated policy target of three months' costs, indicating adequate financial headroom. The charity remains dependent on government funding but is actively pursuing income generation through property ownership to reduce this dependency.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover 3 months costs.” — page 6
“In carrying out my examination, I noted that remuneration was paid to two trustees, which is in contravention to the governing document of the Charity, which specifically prohibits this.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANITA BARBERchair
- Andrew Clark
- Pamela singleton
- RYAN SMITH
- STEVEN WILLIAM WEBSTER
- Sophie Miles
- Wendy Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £327k | £226k |
| 30/06/2024 | £268k | £264k |
| 30/06/2023 | £180k | £191k |
| 30/06/2022 | £151k | £116k |
| 30/06/2021 | £135k | £137k |
Common questions
Is WEST MARSH DEVELOPMENT TRUST ASSOCIATION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £100,338 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by increased capital grants and a drop in repair costs. Unrestricted reserves stood at £54,731, which is above the stated policy target of three months' costs, indicating adequate financial headroom. The charity remains dependent on government funding but is actively pursuing income generation through property ownership to reduce this dependency. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2024 | £19k | Green Roots Community Gardens |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2024 | £323k | Building the Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2022 | £10k | The Platinum Jubilee Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2021 | £255k | Life without the Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/10/2020 | £36k | Covid-19 - The New Normal |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/10/2019 | £52k | Growing West Marsh community (Development Grant) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2016 | £2k | Celebrate Good Times |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2015 | £2k | Health in the Community |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £550k |
| THE 64 TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND | 1 | £623 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MARSH DEVELOPMENT TRUST ASSOCIATION LTD | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARSH RECREATION GROUND AND COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST | £198k | Under £80,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VAUXHALL NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNCIL LIMITED | £362k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTS FACTORY LTD | £738k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CHALLENGE | £1.4m | up to £70,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| READING FC COMMUNITY TRUST | £2.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |