HALE COMMUNITY CENTRE LTD
The Hale Community Centre is a community resource that provides a range of services, activities and meeting spaces for people of all ages in its neighbourhood. Our aim is to provide recreational, learning, business and social activities, which are accessible and affordable.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £56,661, providing a surplus over the trustees' policy target of covering 6 months' operational costs (approx. £47,000). The charity reported a net deficit for the year of £14,890, primarily due to increased employee costs and infrastructure provisions, but maintains adequate cash resources and a going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees have agreed to availability of funds to cover 6 months' operational costs, which at the moment, including the staff salaries, stand at approximately £47,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr John David Lewischair
- Catherine Powell
- Janice Margaret Prentice
- Jean May Hounsham
- John Frederick Marriott Cattell
- Maria Dawes
- Melissa Ellenden
- NORMA CORKISH
- Patricia Evans
- Pauline Jacobs
- Simon Porter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £303k | £325k |
| 31/03/2024 | £307k | £217k |
| 31/03/2023 | £192k | £143k |
| 31/03/2022 | £83k | £94k |
| 31/03/2021 | £122k | £51k |
Common questions
Is HALE COMMUNITY CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £56,661, providing a surplus over the trustees' policy target of covering 6 months' operational costs (approx. £47,000). The charity reported a net deficit for the year of £14,890, primarily due to increased employee costs and infrastructure provisions, but maintains adequate cash resources and a going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HALE COMMUNITY CENTRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HALE COMMUNITY CENTRE LTD as a grant recipient include MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST, FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO), GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Discretionary Grants |
| FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2025 | £15k | Charitable activities |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2022 | £600 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £18k | Pop-up; Drop-In |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2021 | £255k | Open Access Youth Facility |