AMBLESIDE PARISH CENTRE
Ambleside Parish Centre provides very high quality space for voluntary organisations andchurches for local people in Ambleside and the wider community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £71,938 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £424,077 to £352,139. The trustees' report notes that the Centre operated without a dedicated manager for much of the year and relies on grants and donations, with unrestricted general funds reducing to £10,426. However, the balance sheet shows significant unrestricted cash reserves of £111,447, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“APC can continue to operate its core activities (office and maintenance plus a contingency for any staffing issues) and to support key community projects, for a period of 6 months from its Unrestricted Funds.” — page 13
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/01/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (14/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (14/07/2023)
Trustees
- David Stothard
- Dr Robert Ashworth
- MARION RILEY
- Michael Corin
- Rev Grace Cauldwell
- Rev Jane Nattrass
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £193k |
| 31/03/2024 | £148k | £177k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £167k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £116k |
| 31/03/2021 | £180k | £170k |
Common questions
Is AMBLESIDE PARISH CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £71,938 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £424,077 to £352,139. The trustees' report notes that the Centre operated without a dedicated manager for much of the year and relies on grants and donations, with unrestricted general funds reducing to £10,426. However, the balance sheet shows significant unrestricted cash reserves of £111,447, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AMBLESIDE PARISH CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AMBLESIDE PARISH CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE HOLEHIRD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | Herdwick01 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2018 | £10k | Older People: Connecting Communities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/05/2018 | £5k | Supporting Older People in and around Ambleside |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2014 | £9k | Support for young people and older men |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Members locality budget scheme 2014/15 |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £70 | Members locality budget scheme 2014/15 |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Members locality budget scheme 2018/19 |