GWINEAR-GWITHIAN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FUND
The Gwinear Gwithian Sustainable Community Fund (GGSCF) is a charity which offers funding for local projects which improve the sustainability of the community. The funds are provided by the two local solar farm developments, there are two rounds of funding each year that community groups can apply for. Information on eligibility and how to apply can be found on our website www.ggscf.org.uk.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £52,199, which the trustees hold to fund future grant applications. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a small deficit (£40) for the year, with total income of £55,951 and total expenditure of £55,991. The trustees confirm that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies; Donations from companies, trusts and similar proceeds Solar farm contributions”
“The reserves policy is to ensure that at no point will the balance in the bank fall below the committed funds plus running costs.”
“The following trustees declared an interest in grant applicants and abstained from voting on the related grant applicaiton: • Cathy Woolcock - foundation governor at Gwinear Community Primary School • Jenny Tovey - member of Gwithian Green Advisory group who have an association with Friends of the Towans and member of Elizabeth Sampson Playing Field Working Group who have an association with Connor Downs Residents Association” — page 16
Trustees
- CATHY LOUISE WOOLCOCK
- David Simmons
- Jane Richards
- Jenny Tovey
- Malcolm John Weedon
- Rosemarie Owen Norman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £56k | £56k |
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £43k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £15k |
Common questions
Is GWINEAR-GWITHIAN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £52,199, which the trustees hold to fund future grant applications. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a small deficit (£40) for the year, with total income of £55,951 and total expenditure of £55,991. The trustees confirm that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.