GL11 COMMUNITY PROJECT
To provide local training and education opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. Providing recreational and social opportunities through a variety of drop-in groups for families and individuals, as well as volunteering opportunities aimed at reducing isolation and benefitting the organisation, individuals and the wider community.
Objects
3) THE PROMOTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF URBAN AND RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE GL11 POSTCODE AREA (THE AREA OF BENEFIT) BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS: -A) RELIEF OF POVERTYB) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;C) THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE;D) SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £60,626 for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a net expenditure in the prior period. General unrestricted reserves stood at £212,520, which the trustees confirmed was in line with their policy target of maintaining 3 to 6 months' operating expenditure. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations represent the principal funding source of the charity, with 93% (2025: 92%) of all income arising from donations, including grants.”
“The board determined that the general reserves of the charity should be between 3 and 6 months’ operating expenditure to ensure the continuation of service delivery and staffing in an uncertain funding environment”
“During the year Joanne Pines (trustee) was paid £300 (2025: £nil) for project services provided to the charity.” — page 43
“In the year the charity received £742 from Dursley After Hour Community Organisation, where Trustee Doina Cornell is also a Trustee (2025: £nil).” — page 43
“The charity received aggregate unrestricted donations from trustees of £383 (2025: £20).” — page 43
“In the year the charity received £742 from Dursley After Hour Community Organisation, where Trustee Doina Cornell is also a Trustee (2025: £nil).” — page 43
“The charity received aggregate unrestricted donations from trustees of £383 (2025: £20).” — page 43
“In the year the charity received £742 from Dursley After Hour Community Organisation, where Trustee Doina Cornell is also a Trustee (2025: £nil).” — page 43
“The charity received aggregate unrestricted donations from trustees of £383 (2025: £20).” — page 43
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 60
- Government income: £356,218 — grants £356,218 (9); 35% of the £1,022,890 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 55
- Government income: £442,319 — grants £442,319 (7); 44% of the £995,114 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 70
- Government income: £370,651 — grants £370,651 (15); 43% of the £868,110 total gross income on the same return
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06855624
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lisa — CEO
Funders the charity credits
Company officers (Companies House)
- BROCKLESBY, Laura on trustee list
- REES, Richard John Lundy on trustee list
- DEVEREUX, Daniel Lee on trustee list
- PINES, Joanna not on trustee list
- HAMILTON, William Ian on trustee list
- RICHARDS, Jonquil on trustee list
- WILSON, Lisa
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/12/2011)
Trustees
- Daniel Devereux
- Jo Pines
- Jonquil Richards
- Laura Brocklesby
- Richard John Lundy Rees
- William Ian Hamilton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.0m | £962k |
| 31/03/2025 | £995k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £868k | £868k |
| 31/03/2023 | £754k | £646k |
| 31/03/2022 | £547k | £555k |
Common questions
Is GL11 COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £60,626 for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a net expenditure in the prior period. General unrestricted reserves stood at £212,520, which the trustees confirmed was in line with their policy target of maintaining 3 to 6 months' operating expenditure. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Who funds GL11 COMMUNITY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GL11 COMMUNITY PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE PIERREPONT TRUST, THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Music Movement @ Sheltered Housing |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Advancement of education |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2023 | amount not stated |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 28/10/2025 | £15k | SilverFit 2026 (Seniors Community Wellness Programme) |
| Sport England | 03/06/2024 | £11k | SilverFit (Seniors Community Wellness Programme) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2024 | £10k | "Women's work in Cam & Dursley (Oral History Project Part 2)" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/12/2023 | £18k | Targeted Parenting Support Services in south Stroud |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £10k | Platinum Jubilee Celebration |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2022 | £483k | Our Way to Wellness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2021 | £10k | GL11 Adventure Play |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/03/2020 | £10k | "Our community history through lived experience in Cam and Dursley" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2019 | £10k | Springboard |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/10/2018 | £302k | Your Way to Wellness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2016 | £7k | GL11 Seasonal Celebrations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/06/2016 | £9k | GL11 Community Hub - Men’s Shed |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2007 | £94k | The Learning Community (TLC) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/12/2005 | £24k | "Dursley by Definition" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2005 | £6k | Street Party |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/03/2005 | £882 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Street Party For The Benefit Of Members Of This Commun" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MRS L D ROPE THIRD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £27k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| WILMSLOW HALF MARATHON | 1 | £15k |
| MARGARET DAVIES CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| GORDANO VALLEY CHURCH | 1 | £675 |
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- GELLIDEG FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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- TRANSFORMING LIVES
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL11 COMMUNITY PROJECT | £1.0m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| GELLIDEG FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £313k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLIFTON CENTRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY | £499k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORMING LIVES | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NHANCED COMMUNITIES | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |