THE CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD.

Registered charity 1150810 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CCDT LTD.

Latest income
£182k
Latest spending
£135k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £39,405 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £127,692 to £88,287. The trustees note that free reserves of £49,337 are sufficient to meet challenges arising from the cost of living crisis and allow the charity to continue operating for at least 12 months. However, the charity's primary funding from the Town Council was terminated during the year, creating a significant uncertainty regarding future funding sustainability.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least 12 months (held: £49k)
The Trustees have established a policy whereby the free reserves held by the charity should enable the charity to operate and support ongoing projects for at least 12 months. — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gifts in kind from related party
The gifts in kind relate to office services provided by Cirencester Town Council. The trustees have valued these at the value the Trust would have expected to pay. — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Deterioration in relations with primary funder/partner
Adding to this situation was the very evident deterioration in relations with the Town Council, which was also its primary partner and most significant funder.
From the outset, it became clear that CCDT’s reputation was lower that members may have wished: none of the respondents interviewed expressed the view that CCDT was an effective or influential organization. — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Reputation issues identified in stakeholder feedback
Adding to this situation was the very evident deterioration in relations with the Town Council, which was also its primary partner and most significant funder.
From the outset, it became clear that CCDT’s reputation was lower that members may have wished: none of the respondents interviewed expressed the view that CCDT was an effective or influential organization. — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Corporate structure

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Cirencester Community Development Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£182k£135k
30/04/2024£98k£137k
30/04/2023£106k£116k
30/04/2022£61k£61k
30/04/2021£59k£51k

Common questions

Is THE CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD. financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £39,405 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £127,692 to £88,287. The trustees note that free reserves of £49,337 are sufficient to meet challenges arising from the cost of living crisis and allow the charity to continue operating for at least 12 months. However, the charity's primary funding from the Town Council was terminated during the year, creating a significant uncertainty regarding future funding sustainability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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