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RENDLESHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITY

Registered charity 1125733 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To run Rendlesham Community Centre like a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Rendlesham in Suffolk without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions, including the use of the property for recreation and leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare for the said inhabitants.

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Latest income
£82k
Latest spending
£46k
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant surplus of £36,192.09 in the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total reserves to £52,729.71. This represents a marked improvement over previous years, with the charity noting it is better placed to meet unforeseen expenses. Energy costs decreased by 22% due to a supplier change, and income from facility hirings increased by over 30%.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations from East Suffolk Council and other benefactors (51% of income)
“Income during the year included £41,992 65 received from Donations from East Suffolk Council and other benefactors.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: Reserves will be held to ensure the centre has sufficient funds to meet all necessary expenditure (held: £53k)
“Reserves Policy: Reserves will be held to ensure the centre has sufficient funds to meet all necessary expenditure” — page 1
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The sole trustee is the Rendlesham Parish Council. The charity received a £35,000 grant from East Suffolk Council, but this is not explicitly stated as a related party transaction in the text.
“Rendlesham Parish Council has been listed by the Charity Commission as the Sole Trustee in the Register of Charities.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Auditor/Examiner recommendations regarding budget monitoring and VAT coding were noted as areas for improvement, but no serious governance failures or late filing admissions are explicitly stated as current unresolved issues in the final report.
“The auditor did not have any material concerns. He has however made 2 recommendations.” — page 1
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£82k£46k
31/12/2024£37k£34k
31/12/2023£28k£34k
31/12/2022£26k£27k
31/12/2021£27k£29k

Common questions

Is RENDLESHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant surplus of £36,192.09 in the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total reserves to £52,729.71. This represents a marked improvement over previous years, with the charity noting it is better placed to meet unforeseen expenses. Energy costs decreased by 22% due to a supplier change, and income from facility hirings increased by over 30%. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.