FRESHFORD AND LIMPLEY STOKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(a)providing or assisting to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation(b)the relief of need particularly amongst those who are elderly, disabled, young or experiencing financial hardship(c)the advancement of education for the public benefit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £78,721 against total net assets of £530,540. The trustees report that the charity's trading subsidiary, Galleries Limited, recorded a loss and made no donation to the charity during the year, though the business is described as being in good shape for the future. The trustees note that external grant funding is becoming increasingly difficult to secure due to low levels of deprivation in the local area.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year Galleries Limited paid rent of £9,516 (2024: £9,300) to FLiSCA. FLiSCA directors/trustees S H J Coombe, P A Firmin and G C Bate are also directors of Galleries Limited.”
“Currently, this investment lies solely in Galleries Limited in which FLiSCA has a 100% shareholding. Galleries Limited operates a village shop and café/ deli serving both parishes.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Simon Hugh Jackson Coombechair
- Duncan Finlayson
- Elizabeth Jane Eyles
- Gavin Clifford Bate
- John Mark Penston
- Patrick Anthony Firmin
- Sara-Jane Socha
- Tania Pascoe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £64k | £27k |
| 30/06/2024 | £15k | £24k |
| 30/06/2023 | £87k | £17k |
| 30/06/2022 | £22k | £20k |
| 30/06/2021 | £19k | £16k |
Common questions
Is FRESHFORD AND LIMPLEY STOKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £78,721 against total net assets of £530,540. The trustees report that the charity's trading subsidiary, Galleries Limited, recorded a loss and made no donation to the charity during the year, though the business is described as being in good shape for the future. The trustees note that external grant funding is becoming increasingly difficult to secure due to low levels of deprivation in the local area. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2012 | £50k | Galleries Shop & Café |