LONGHOUGHTON COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE TRUST
This charity has now become active on the successful completion of the transfer of assets from the old unincorporated association of the same name. The main function of the charity is the management of Westfield Park, Longhoughton's sport and community centre. The charity will also be expected to play its part in planning for the future progress of the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff or trustees receiving remuneration. While the unrestricted general fund shows a net current asset position of £11,861, the charity reports a net expenditure on restricted funds of £23,932, largely due to depreciation of leasehold assets rather than cash flow issues. The trustees confirm adequate resources are available to continue activities but note that further hire charge increases are likely necessary to manage rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“At 30 September 2025 the unrestricted general fund had net current assets of £11,861 after taking into account debtors of £4,982 and creditors of £2,215.”
“The Trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the Trust and consider that despite greatly increased operating costs, sufficient corrective changes to charges have been implemented earlier in 2025, and there are adequate resources available to fund the Trusts activities but it is likely that increases in hire charges will be necessary during the financial year 2025/26.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/07/2011)
Trustees
- Adrian Hinchcliffe
- Ashley Dierckx
- BRYAN ELLIS
- Benjamin Gregory
- James Souter
- Jeremy Pickard
- Stewart Barrett
- Vanessa Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £54k | £67k |
| 30/09/2024 | £48k | £63k |
| 30/09/2023 | £72k | £100k |
| 30/09/2022 | £60k | £92k |
| 30/09/2021 | £48k | £86k |
Common questions
Is LONGHOUGHTON COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff or trustees receiving remuneration. While the unrestricted general fund shows a net current asset position of £11,861, the charity reports a net expenditure on restricted funds of £23,932, largely due to depreciation of leasehold assets rather than cash flow issues. The trustees confirm adequate resources are available to continue activities but note that further hire charge increases are likely necessary to manage rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2009 | £8k | Equipping the Community Centre at Westfield Park |