TRAWDEN FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE
Manage & care take a Community Centre which was gifted by asset transfer via the local council. Our aim is to maintain and upkeep the centre, so that people from the local area and it's environs have use of a facility which offers a range of daily group activities and also to enable them to privately hire the centre for family and personal functions. We raise funds continually for its upkeep.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves excluding property and subsidiary reserves were £165,943, with free reserves of £124,943. The trustees note that the charity is committed to self-funding two vital posts for the next three financial years following the expiry of grant funding, relying on income from the community shop to maintain financial self-sufficiency.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity had another successful year, with the Community Shop, as the Charity’s trading subsidiary, continuing to be our largest individual source of income with a substantial donation of £45,000 following their year end in 2024.” — page 4
“Helen Hodkinson, trustee, is employed by the charity. All transactions are at arms length and with appropriate conflicts of interest dealt with.”
“The charity owns 100% of Trawden Forest Community Shop Limited, company limited by guarantee.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ann Boocockchair
- Andrew William Froud
- Ann Myers
- Chris Whitaker - Webb
- ELIZABETH KAY BERRIDGE
- Helen Elizabeth Welsh
- Helen Margaret Hodkinson
- Karen Bradley
- Kevin McNulty
- Robert David Boocock
- Sara Jane Swann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £154k | £150k |
| 30/09/2024 | £179k | £150k |
| 30/09/2023 | £144k | £125k |
| 30/09/2022 | £114k | £102k |
| 30/09/2021 | £78k | £119k |
Common questions
Is TRAWDEN FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves excluding property and subsidiary reserves were £165,943, with free reserves of £124,943. The trustees note that the charity is committed to self-funding two vital posts for the next three financial years following the expiry of grant funding, relying on income from the community shop to maintain financial self-sufficiency. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRAWDEN FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRAWDEN FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE as a grant recipient include LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | FY2023 | £20k | Modular Building and Sensory Garden |