WEST HOWE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES
To develop capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged community of West Howe. Creating opportunities, the advancement of education, training, particularly among unemployed people, providing people with work experience. Providing activities promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded. Promotion of recycling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £20,611 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income increasing to £213,001. The trustees report that unrestricted funds stood at £58,996, which is above their stated reserves policy target of £40,000. Furthermore, the charity has secured further funding from The National Lottery for the next five years, supporting the trustees' confidence in its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain £40,000 of unrestricted funds as a reserve to cover expenditure in case of an unexpected fall in income.” — page 7
“In the year ended 30 June 2025, Fernheath Play, whose board of trustees shared common trustees with West Howe Community Enterprises, paid £274 (2024: £nil) to West Howe Community Enterprises, in management charges.” — page 25
Trustees
- Paul Igguldenchair
- Gemma Louise Clark
- JAQUELINE GRABOWSKI
- Jane Kelly
- Patricia Neilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £213k | £192k |
| 30/06/2024 | £204k | £187k |
| 30/06/2023 | £154k | £142k |
| 30/06/2022 | £65k | £105k |
| 30/06/2021 | £124k | £152k |
Common questions
Is WEST HOWE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £20,611 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income increasing to £213,001. The trustees report that unrestricted funds stood at £58,996, which is above their stated reserves policy target of £40,000. Furthermore, the charity has secured further funding from The National Lottery for the next five years, supporting the trustees' confidence in its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WEST HOWE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST HOWE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES as a grant recipient include DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k | Grants to institutions |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £11k | Grants to institutions |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2025 | £489k | West Howe Community Enterprises |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | West Howe Community Fridge |
| Sport England | 07/05/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £405k | Positive Places (Henry Brown Partnership) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2018 | £10k | Sustaining Inspiration |