CHOLSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
The aims of the Trust are to: Support the strong and vibrant community in CholseyEncourage a low carbon and green lifestyleOwn, maintain and effectively manage its facilities
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE:-3.1 TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF CHOLSEY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH FACILITIES FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.3.2 THE PROMOTION OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY RAISING AWARENESS OF AND ENCOURAGING PRACTICAL STEPS TO REDUCE LEVELS OF ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net incoming resource of £9,917 for the year ended 30th June 2025, compared to a small outgoing in the prior year. Total resources expended were £75,383, funded by total incoming resources of £85,300, resulting in an increase in unrestricted reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust aims to hold reserves equivalent to at least 50% of its annual core budget, with designated reserves being built up for Maintenance and Sinking funds.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Richard Hardingchair
- Judith Collins
- Kelly Michelle Dawson
- Niall Hammond
- Philip Lucas
- Sue Jeffs
- Thea Price
- Tyisha Hilsdon
- VAL BOLT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £85k | £75k |
| 30/06/2024 | £96k | £96k |
| 30/06/2023 | £75k | £73k |
| 30/06/2022 | £83k | £69k |
| 30/06/2021 | £44k | £42k |
Common questions
Is CHOLSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net incoming resource of £9,917 for the year ended 30th June 2025, compared to a small outgoing in the prior year. Total resources expended were £75,383, funded by total incoming resources of £85,300, resulting in an increase in unrestricted reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHOLSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHOLSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST as a grant recipient include WALLINGFORD & DIDCOT ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALLINGFORD & DIDCOT ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CIO | FY2024 | £500 | Local Community Grants |