SOMERFORD ALLIANCE RESOURCE CENTRE
Community centre facility for recreation, education, and enjoyment for the people of Christchurch and their friends and families
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £22,463 at the year end, which is below the stated policy target of covering three to four months of contracted expenditure. The charity reported a net payment deficit for the year, with total payments exceeding total receipts, and noted that expenses increased significantly due to higher staffing hours.
What the accounts disclose
“Hire Revenue Grants & Donations Bank Interest” — page 13
“The current minimum level of unrestricted reserves to be held by Somerford ARC Community Centre is between 25% and 33.7% of the annual precepted figure, i.e., to fully cover approximately three to four months of contracted expenditure.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- PAUL HILLIARDchair
- CHRISTINE HOPKINS
- David Charles Jones
- Mandy forbes
- jennifer spencer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £70k | £88k |
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £73k | £69k |
| 31/12/2022 | £69k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £39k |
Common questions
Is SOMERFORD ALLIANCE RESOURCE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £22,463 at the year end, which is below the stated policy target of covering three to four months of contracted expenditure. The charity reported a net payment deficit for the year, with total payments exceeding total receipts, and noted that expenses increased significantly due to higher staffing hours. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £5k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £7k | IT Suite |