CURDRIDGE READING ROOM AND RECREATION GROUND
To promote the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall net income of £4,560 for the year, marking a return to profitability after previous losses. However, the trustees explicitly note that the charity remains financially vulnerable due to significant maintenance requirements for the aging building and insufficient income from facilities to fully cover operating costs. Total reserves stood at £59,185, with a specific revenue reserve policy target of £20,000 for day-to-day security.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of regular revenue for the Charity is from the hire of the building and grounds” — page 7
“Gross income from fundraising totalled £14,427 for the year. Event related costs came to £6,132” — page 9
“The Charity will hold sufficient Revenue Cash Reserves to maintain security for the day to day operations. In 2025 this was considered to be £20,000” — page 7
“The Charity does continue to be financially vulnerable. This is largely due to the amount of funds needed to carry out maintenance to the building and the grounds combined with the facilities still not quite generating sufficient income to cover operating costs.” — page 5
“During 2025, one of the Trustees carried out work to develop and update the website for the Charity. This was agreed with the Trustees under a commercial arrangement and fees were paid upon the submission of an invoice. The total amount for this work in 2025 came to £170.” — page 7
“During 2025, one of the Trustees carried out work to develop and update the website for the Charity. This was agreed with the Trustees under a commercial arrangement and fees were paid upon the submission of an invoice. The total amount for this work in 2025 came to £170. An arrangement for ongoing website maintenance will continue into 2026 with an hourly rate of £20 an hour.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/05/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (14/05/2014)
Trustees
- Vanessa Hancockchair
- Angela Hardwick
- COUNCILLOR LAURENCE BURDEN
- David Briggs
- Eric Bodger
- Graham Hill
- William Priest
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £60k |
| 31/12/2024 | £60k | £55k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £81k | £90k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £43k |
Common questions
Is CURDRIDGE READING ROOM AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall net income of £4,560 for the year, marking a return to profitability after previous losses. However, the trustees explicitly note that the charity remains financially vulnerable due to significant maintenance requirements for the aging building and insufficient income from facilities to fully cover operating costs. Total reserves stood at £59,185, with a specific revenue reserve policy target of £20,000 for day-to-day security. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.