TOW LAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We provide social and recreational activities for residents of Tow Law and surrounding areas. We hold children and youth activities such as Youth Cafe, toddler group, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, physical activities such as taekwondo, boxing and keep fit . We host the Town Council, Food Bank, arts and craft and CAB and provide training courses and other activities including wellbeing activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £18,381 at 31 March 2025, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £12,000 (equivalent to six months of running costs). However, the trustees' report notes that reserves are reducing and identifies maintaining income to meet overheads as the biggest risk to solvency.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim of the Trustees is to retain unrestricted reserves equivalent to 6 months centre running costs (excluding depreciation). At current activity levels this is equal to approximately £12,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- Barry Merchant
- DENISE THORNTON
- Erica Henderson
- FIONA SHEILA NICOL
- JENNIFER FLYNN MBE LLB DL
- Marion Craggs
- PAUL ROBERT GEORGE STOKES
- Richard James Manchester
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £130k | £112k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £77k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £78k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £84k |
| 31/03/2021 | £71k | £67k |
Common questions
Is TOW LAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £18,381 at 31 March 2025, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £12,000 (equivalent to six months of running costs). However, the trustees' report notes that reserves are reducing and identifies maintaining income to meet overheads as the biggest risk to solvency. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £9k | Tow Law Youth Games Night |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2020 | £6k | Digital Help |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 15/03/2011 | £30k | Grant awarded to Tow Law Community Association (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 23/01/2009 | £40k | Grant awarded to Tow Law Community Association (Durham) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/01/2006 | £16k | "Tow Law Gardeners Friendly Society Banner restoration" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2005 | £5k | Health and Safety renovations |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 22/10/2001 | £5k | Grant awarded to Tow Law Community Association (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 07/08/2001 | £40k | Grant awarded to Tow Law Community Association (Durham) |