THE WEIR LINK
The Weir Link has transformed what was the derelict Weir Hall on the Weir Estate in Thornton Ward South London into a community centre and benefit for the whole community. Facilities provided include a Community Reception and Information area, an Adult Education Training Room, a Nursery providing full day-care and a drop-in creche, 2 offices, a meeting room and a kitchen.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,471 for the year, reducing total unrestricted reserves from £66,346 to £67,154 (Note: The balance sheet shows unrestricted funds increasing from 66,346 to 67,154, while restricted funds decreased significantly). The trustees confirm the financial position remains sustainable and able to pay its way, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The charity is entirely dependent on rent and fees from building users, receiving no local authority support.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have sought to manage the available financial resource in a prudent manner, ensuring that unallocated reserves were sufficient to meet unforeseen maintenance and management challenges”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05819428
Funders the charity credits
- The Walcot Foundation
Company officers (Companies House)
- AKINMURELE, Comfort on trustee list
- HALE, Laura on trustee list
- BOYD, James Alexander on trustee list
- BOYD, Laura Kathryn on trustee list
- STOKES, Rachel Daphne on trustee list
- TACZALSKI, Carlo on trustee list
- LEA, Richard on trustee list
- LEA, Richard Martin John
Trustees
- James Alexander Boydchair
- BARBARA JOHN
- COMFORT AKINMURELE
- Carlo Taczalski
- Laura Hale
- Laura Kathryn Boyd
- RICHARD MARTIN JOHN LEA
- Rachel Daphne Stokes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £103k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £99k |
| 31/03/2022 | £67k | £91k |
| 31/03/2021 | £60k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE WEIR LINK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,471 for the year, reducing total unrestricted reserves from £66,346 to £67,154 (Note: The balance sheet shows unrestricted funds increasing from 66,346 to 67,154, while restricted funds decreased significantly). The trustees confirm the financial position remains sustainable and able to pay its way, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The charity is entirely dependent on rent and fees from building users, receiving no local authority support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2025 | £20k | Mum & Me: Growing Together from Baby to Toddler |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £5k | The Weir Link Film Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2021 | £5k | The Weir Link - Film afternoon/evenings |