PORCHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Computer Training, Crafts, Gardening Group, Advanced and Basic Card Making, Reading Group, Crochet Circle, Coffee Mornings, Line Dancing, Dance School, Internet Caf+®, Bingo, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dancing, Healthy Cooking, Computer Card Making Classes, Social, Heath and Community Events. We also provide the provision of Generic Counselling, Credit Union and the Expert Patients Programme.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £25,357 for the year ended March 2025, with total income rising to £100,656 from £88,092 the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £73,141, which exceeds the stated policy requirement of covering three months' running costs and redundancy provisions. The charity maintains a positive financial position with no material uncertainties reported regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Henry Smith Charity - 33,200” — page 14
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level to cover redundancy provision and three months’ running costs should no further funding be received.” — page 5
“Ann Earwaker, a trustee was paid £5,600 (2024: £5,706) as a cleaner, flower arranging and card marking. on a self- employed basis, during the year ended 31S March 2025.” — page 20
“Ann Earwaker, a trustee was paid £5,600 (2024: £5,706) as a cleaner, flower arranging and card marking. on a self- employed basis, during the year ended 31S March 2025.” — page 20
Trustees
- ANN MARIE EARWAKER
- Anthony Lavelle Counsillor
- CARL O'SHEA
- Jayne Huxley
- Joan Davidson
- PAULINE O'SHEA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £101k | £75k |
| 31/03/2024 | £88k | £76k |
| 31/03/2023 | £92k | £93k |
| 31/03/2022 | £47k | £83k |
| 31/03/2021 | £106k | £69k |
Common questions
Is PORCHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £25,357 for the year ended March 2025, with total income rising to £100,656 from £88,092 the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £73,141, which exceeds the stated policy requirement of covering three months' running costs and redundancy provisions. The charity maintains a positive financial position with no material uncertainties reported regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PORCHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PORCHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £2k | |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2023 | £2k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Activities for this charity aiming to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for older people living in Toxteth, Liverpool. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2026 | £20k | Improve the health wellbeing and quality of life of older people |
| Sport England | 19/05/2025 | £6k | Developing the wellbeing of our service users at Porchfield |
| Sport England | 17/07/2024 | £3k | Moving Porchfield on through physical activity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Developing a stronger community and space at Porchfield |
| Sport England | 14/12/2023 | £5k | Building a healthier community through physical exercise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | Assisting with the 'Cost of Living Crisis' for our local community. |
| Sport England | 12/04/2022 | £4k | Jubilee Fund - Developing the physical health of older people |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2021 | £10k | Surviving after Covid:19 |
| UK government | 23/10/2020 | £25k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £5k | Assisting our vulnerable users during this current climate. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2018 | £10k | porchfield strengthening its community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2016 | £7k | Supporting Adults of our Community through social and physical activit |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2016 | £4k | Celebrations at the Porch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2012 | £109k | Shelter in the Porch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2012 | £5k | Tackling Financial Exclusion through Digital Content |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2004 | £122k | Building Infrastructure and Capacity |