AUCKLAND YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Auckland Youth and Community Centre is an active, vibrant and diverse community hub in the heart of Woodhouse Close, one of England's most disadvantaged housing estates. We are situated one mile from Bishop Auckland town centre. Our Centre, which opened in 1964, supports local people of all ages and needs with a wide range of activities, interventions, learning experiences and events.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £13,432 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £26,393 remain within their stated policy target of £15,000 to £30,000, representing three to six months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Building Community Resilience Phase 2 - 88,591” — page 6
“The aim of the Trustees is to retain unrestricted "free" reserves equivalent to between 3 and 6 months' Centre running costs excluding depreciation and exceptional costs. At current activity levels this is equal to between £15,000 and £30,000.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/12/2013)
Trustees
- WILLIAM WALLACE NIBLOchair
- Fleur Riley
- Jolanta Zofia Drygas
- Michael Dixon
- NADINE KIPLING
- Stephen Watson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £360k | £374k |
| 31/03/2025 | £381k | £384k |
| 31/03/2024 | £429k | £461k |
| 31/03/2023 | £508k | £434k |
| 31/03/2022 | £413k | £418k |
Common questions
Is AUCKLAND YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £13,432 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £26,393 remain within their stated policy target of £15,000 to £30,000, representing three to six months of running costs. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/10/2024 | £177k | Building Community Resilience. Phase 2 |
| Sport England | 27/03/2024 | £12k | A Sport for Everyone |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2022 | £164k | Building Community Resilience Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/05/2022 | £30k | Grant to Auckland Youth and Community Centre Ltd |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/03/2022 | £2k | A grant to Auckland Youth and Community Centre Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £9k | Family Intervention and Support Programme (FISP) |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/01/2022 | £10k | A grant to Auckland Youth and Community Centre Ltd |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/07/2021 | £3k | A grant to Auckland Youth and Community Centre Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2020 | £10k | Enhancing Facilities At Auckland Youth and Community Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £313k | Widening Horizons in Woodhouse Close |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/01/2019 | £11k | Running costs of providing a range of activities and services for disadvantaged communities in Bishop Auckland Year 1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/06/2016 | £362k | Widening horizons in Woodhouse Close |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/06/2015 | £10k | Towards Widening Horizons in Woodhouse Close |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2011 | £8k | AYCC refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2006 | £5k | Kitchen Upgrade |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/07/2005 | £73k | Grant awarded to Auckland Youth and Community Centre (Durham) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2005 | £3k | Out of School Care |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 10/09/2002 | £74k | Grant awarded to Auckland Youth and Community Centre (Durham) |