THE DODDRIDGE CENTRE LIMITED
Mission Statement: Our aim is to provide the highest quality services to non profit organisations and communities, including room hire for them. Providing them with the best opportunities to develop their tools and strategies, to help them and us achieve a more just society that benefits all with an ethos of giving all citizens a helping hand upwards. To be an enduring asset for the community.
Objects
3.1) TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND SURROUNDING AREAS (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE AREA OF BENEFIT) BY PROVIDING CHARITABLE GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITH THE NECESSARY ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES SO AS TO ENABLE SUCH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT THEIR CHARITABLE WORK;3.2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC;3.3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WHICH GIVE HELP TO PEOPLE SUFFERING HARDSHIP;3.4) TO UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY WORK IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE CHARITABLE AIMS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £121,007 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds standing at £97,715. This exceeds the charity's stated reserves policy target of £40,000, which is based on six months of cover. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the charity is based on having free reserves at a level sufficient to provide six months cover in the event of delays in receipt of unrestricted grants or accrued legacies, together with a sum required to meet any capital commitments. As of 31st March 2025, this has been set at £40,000.” — page 4
“During the year, the charitable company employed under standard terms Mr Croucher and the total remuneration was £5,175.72 for the Caretakers' role.” — page 20
“During the year, the charitable company employed under standard terms Mr Croucher and the total remuneration was £5,175.72 for the Caretakers' role. Mr Croucher Family member of trustee Salary of £5,175.72” — page 20
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
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Julie Letts
- Max Edward Luke Oliver
- Samuel Vincent Robbie Pickett
- Shankar Meembat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £361k | £240k |
| 31/03/2024 | £211k | £164k |
| 31/03/2023 | £174k | £186k |
| 31/03/2022 | £118k | £140k |
| 31/03/2021 | £144k | £90k |
Common questions
Is THE DODDRIDGE CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £121,007 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds standing at £97,715. This exceeds the charity's stated reserves policy target of £40,000, which is based on six months of cover. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DODDRIDGE CENTRE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DODDRIDGE CENTRE LIMITED as a grant recipient include NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £800 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 27/08/2025 | £8k | Community Motion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2024 | £160k | Creating opportunity for the Doddridge Centre. |
| Sport England | 03/06/2024 | £3k | Forever Young Fitness Class |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £2k | MH Summer activities for 11 to 18 year olds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £10k | Doddridge Centre Community Hub |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/03/2022 | £20k | Outreach worker salary |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTARY ACTION NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LIMITED | 1 | £122k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ST. RADIGUNDS COMMUNITY CENTRE COMPANY
- BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
- ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITED
- GADDUM CENTRE
- CENTRE4 LIMITED
- DAVENTRY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DODDRIDGE CENTRE LIMITED | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. RADIGUNDS COMMUNITY CENTRE COMPANY | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED | £164k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GADDUM CENTRE | £3.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE4 LIMITED | £3.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |