PICKET TWENTY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
RUNNING OF COMMUNITY CENTRE.ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:3.1 TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS;3.2 TO ESTABLISH, OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF, A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTS;3.3 TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.THE CHARITY SHALL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NON-SECTARIAN IN RELIGION. THE AREA OF BENEFIT ("AREA OF BENEFIT") SHALL BE PICKET TWENTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £50,481 to £85,703, reflecting a significant rise in income. The charity reports ongoing challenges regarding rising operational costs and finding volunteers, yet remains confident in its future resilience.
What the accounts disclose
“Income has been primarily generated through room hire, regular bookings, successful grant applications and community events.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MICHAEL SHEARSchair
- Carl Knight
- Malgorzata Shears
- Stacy Woodhouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £54k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £45k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £44k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £43k |
Common questions
Is PICKET TWENTY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £50,481 to £85,703, reflecting a significant rise in income. The charity reports ongoing challenges regarding rising operational costs and finding volunteers, yet remains confident in its future resilience.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2025 | £20k | Picket Twenty Warm hub |
| UK government | 30/09/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICKET TWENTY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAROLD WOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROADOAK AND SMALLSHAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Struggles 2 Smiles | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHRUBLANDS YOUTH AND ADULT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |