ISLAND COMMUNITY ACTION
Registered charity 1157978 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
ICA supports the residents and communities of Portland, Dorset to achieve maximum levels of mental, physical and social wellbeing. We do this through a range of activities, from services for older adults to learning and training opportunities for younger people. ICA represents the Island, and also provides support for other local groups and those wishing to volunteer or offer volunteer roles.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that for the year ended 31 March 2025, Island Community Action generated £206,522 in incomings against £188,758 in outgoings, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £44,145, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of maintaining six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees report that the charity will continue in business, though they acknowledge challenges regarding the end of National Lottery funding in August 2026.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months unrestricted expenditure (held: £44k)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to meet approximately six months unrestricted expenditure and to assist with funding any future developments.” — page 88
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“As we enter the final year of our National Lottery funding, the window to secure our long-term sustainability is narrowing.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Dorset Council — “those that part-funded the two-year programme of activities and the event itself – Dorset Council , Portland Town Council and The National L…” (source page)
- Portland Town Council — “those that part-funded the two-year programme of activities and the event itself – Dorset Council , Portland Town Council and The National L…” (source page)
- The National Lottery Community Fund — “those that part-funded the two-year programme of activities and the event itself – Dorset Council , Portland Town Council and The National L…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Sarah Crewchair
- ANITA BUSBY-WILCOCKS
- Diana Bedford
- Douglas Pigg
- Dr Holly Benham
- Lynda Gallie
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Dorset
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ISLAND COMMUNITY ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that for the year ended 31 March 2025, Island Community Action generated £206,522 in incomings against £188,758 in outgoings, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £44,145, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of maintaining six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees report that the charity will continue in business, though they acknowledge challenges regarding the end of National Lottery funding in August 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ISLAND COMMUNITY ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ISLAND COMMUNITY ACTION as a grant recipient include THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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