SIDNEY WEST CENTRE CHARITY
To establish, maintain and manage a Sports and Community Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Burgess Hill in the county of West Sussex.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF BURGESS HILL IN THE COUNTY OF WEST SUSSEX WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATED TOGETHER WITH SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF, A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,509 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £79,010. The trustees confirm that net current assets remain strong and that systems are in place to mitigate major operational and financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain a Sinking Fund for the long-term future repair and replacement of major items of expenditure. Currently, 50% of the annual surplus, if any, is transferred each year to the Sinking Fund.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Anne Miles-eves
- Christine Cherry
- Diane Heckels
- Nick Ellis
- Simon Hicks
- Stephen Laing
- TOFOJJUL HUSSAIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £60k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £43k |
| 31/03/2021 | £55k | £35k |
Common questions
Is SIDNEY WEST CENTRE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,509 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £79,010. The trustees confirm that net current assets remain strong and that systems are in place to mitigate major operational and financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2010 | £808 | Purchase of folding tables and storage trolley |