BOWTHORPE COMMUNITY TRUST
To advance the Christian religion on an ecumenical basis; The relief of Poverty; The relief of Sickness, the advancement of education and other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION ON AN ECUMENICAL BASIS;THE RELIEF OF POVERTY,THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS,THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £51,750, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £123,614 to £59,982. The trustees report that the charity's primary operational facility, St. Michael’s Workshop, was closed in June 2024 due to a drop in orders and increasing costs, leading to staff redundancies. Despite the closure, the charity maintains positive unrestricted reserves of £59,982.
What the accounts disclose
“Social Services Grants 26,513” — page 8
“The Trustees are now looking at other ways to serve the community and are talking to interested parties about the use of the building.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/10/2014)
Trustees
- Godwin Unazi
- Linda Hewson
- Mike Sands
- Rebecca Domek
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £5k | £27k |
| 28/02/2025 | £41k | £93k |
| 29/02/2024 | £126k | £132k |
| 28/02/2023 | £100k | £119k |
| 28/02/2022 | £128k | £117k |
Common questions
Is BOWTHORPE COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £51,750, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £123,614 to £59,982. The trustees report that the charity's primary operational facility, St. Michael’s Workshop, was closed in June 2024 due to a drop in orders and increasing costs, leading to staff redundancies. Despite the closure, the charity maintains positive unrestricted reserves of £59,982. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.