THE CHANTRY CENTRE
Provision of rooms and facilities for local dramatic and musical groups, youth groups, pre-school activities and active recreation for elderly people, and people with learning difficulties as well as any other local community interest groups. Rooms are also available for private parties etc
Objects
(A) PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF DURSLEY AND THOSE CIVIL PARISHES WHICH IMMEDIATELY ADJOIN THE PARISH OF DURSLEY (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE AREA OF BENEFIT) WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, HEALTH, THE ARTS AND AMATEUR SPORT 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.(B) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHANTRY CENTRE LIMITED (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE 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.(C) PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £58,508 are sufficient to meet the Trustees' estimated future liability of £45,389, which covers six months of running costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £129,202, driven by a £20,000 unrestricted donation and increased room hire income, resulting in total funds carried forward of £601,447.
What the accounts disclose
“It has been estimated that to meet the largest of these potential future liabilities would be 6 months of an inability to generate revenue and this would require £45,389.” — page 6
“Tolvik Consulting Limited is a company of which Mr AP Judge (trustee) and his wife are minority shareholders. During the year Tolvik Consulting Limited donated services estimated to be worth £9,936 (2024: £9,600) and made a cash donation of £20,000 (2024: £15,000). Mr AP Judge (Trustee) also made a small private donation to The Chantry Centre during the year.” — page 20
“During the year The Chantry Centre Trading Company Limited recharged The Chantry Centre total costs of £44,025 (2024: £39,850). This included the Manager’s time spent on The Chantry Centre activities (see Note 10) - totaling £36,509 (2023: £33,414)) together with other sundry expenses primarily relating to Building Management.” — page 20
“Tolvik Consulting Limited is a company of which Mr AP Judge (trustee) and his wife are minority shareholders. During the year Tolvik Consulting Limited donated services estimated to be worth £9,936 (2024: £9,600) and made a cash donation of £20,000 (2024: £15,000). Mr AP Judge (Trustee) also made a small private donation to The Chantry Centre during the year.” — page 20
“During the year The Chantry Centre Trading Company Limited recharged The Chantry Centre total costs of £44,025 (2024: £39,850). This included the Manager’s time spent on The Chantry Centre activities (see Note 10) - totaling £36,509 (2023: £33,414)) together with other sundry expenses primarily relating to Building Management.” — page 20
“To manage certain commercial activities, The Chantry Centre has a wholly owned trading company limited by shares, The Chantry Centre Trading Company Limited (Company Number 07396495).” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Adrian Judgechair
- Dr Andrew Richard Raymond Telford
- GEOFF WHEELER
- Jemma Claire Griffiths
- Richard David Buckle
- Tarquinia Mercedes Radclyffe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £246k | £129k |
| 31/08/2024 | £100k | £106k |
| 31/08/2023 | £192k | £87k |
| 31/08/2022 | £99k | £89k |
| 31/08/2021 | £101k | £61k |
Common questions
Is THE CHANTRY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £58,508 are sufficient to meet the Trustees' estimated future liability of £45,389, which covers six months of running costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £129,202, driven by a £20,000 unrestricted donation and increased room hire income, resulting in total funds carried forward of £601,447. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2024 | £10k | Soft Play Sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | Community Response to Cost of Living Crisis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2017 | £4k | To extend further the range of community use of the Chantry Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/11/2011 | £10k | Renovation of roofs at the Chantry Centre |