STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
The provision alone or in conjunction with others, of facilities for the benefit of the public, in order to relieve poverty and any other need in particular through reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, unemployment or social depravation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased significantly to £119,570, largely due to an unrestricted legacy of £87,500 received during the year. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Available funds excluding fixed assets stood at £99,307, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established a reserves policy to equal three months running costs” — page 6
Trustees
- Heather Louise Vaughan
- John Paul Dowdell
- Jonathon Richard Matthews
- Stuart Michael Purcell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £130k | £75k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £120k |
| 31/12/2022 | £72k | £92k |
| 31/12/2021 | £170k | £123k |
| 31/12/2020 | £159k | £124k |
Common questions
Is STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased significantly to £119,570, largely due to an unrestricted legacy of £87,500 received during the year. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Available funds excluding fixed assets stood at £99,307, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2025 | £20k | New Beginnings |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £7k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/07/2023 | £80k | our community hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2023 | £10k | Pathways |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2022 | £9k | A Warm Welcome |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/04/2021 | £8k | COVID 19 - Breaking isolation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2020 | £20k | Covid-19 Breaking through COVID isolation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2020 | £10k | Print workshop |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2018 | £99k | Building Life Skills in the Local Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2018 | £6k | Life skills |