THE BROOKLANDS CENTRE

Registered charity 1122577 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Improve the welfare and general wellbeing of the older members of the Newport Pagnell community by organising and running a variety of activities. The charity provides a day centre, a weekly club, a weekly exercise group, computer classes, art class, gardening club, friends group, tai-chi class, pop-in centre and monthly lunches. In addition, trips out are provided along with Christmas events.

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Latest income

£98k

Latest spending

£128k

Registered

2008

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £38,756 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a shortfall in income over expenditure and a fall in investment values. Despite this, unrestricted funds remain substantial at £754,871, though the trustees note the financial outturn is disappointing and requires improvement. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £755k)

“The overall level of unrestricted reserves moved from £793k in 2024 to £755k in 2025. More importantly, the “remaining balance” fell from £27,539 to £8,136. Whilst the reserves policy is prudent it will be important to ensure the remaining balance does not continue to reduce significantly in the coming years.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Sandra Paynechair
CATHERINE MARY HALL · trustee of 1 other charity
DAVID PEARSON DEAN
David Keith Jackson
David William Gilbert Hulance
Helen Mary Ross Taylor
Margaret St George
Patricia Ann Hurst · trustee of 1 other charity
Roger John hall · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Buckinghamshire · Milton Keynes

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£98k	£128k
31/03/2024	£104k	£123k
31/03/2023	£91k	£114k
31/03/2022	£64k	£89k
31/03/2021	£60k	£66k

Common questions

Is THE BROOKLANDS CENTRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £38,756 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a shortfall in income over expenditure and a fall in investment values. Despite this, unrestricted funds remain substantial at £754,871, though the trustees note the financial outturn is disappointing and requires improvement. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.