WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
The charity operated in the middle of Winshill low income housing area (formerly council estate). The charity was started to ensure services would continue in the area for all age groups. Children's, youth's and senior's groups are encouraged to take place at the Resource Centre. Also providing a venue for CAB, Slimming World, etc. Run by the local housing authority before 1 April 2015.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(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, TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND WELLBEING, 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;(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;THE CHARITY SHALL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NON-SECTARIAN IN RELIGION. THE AREA OF BENEFIT ('AREA OF BENEFIT') SHALL BE THE CIVIL PARISH OF WINSHILL (IN BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE) AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement of funds of -23,045 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from 45,095 to 24,229. The trustees note that reserves are held at four months of running costs, currently valued at 16,000, to secure alternative funding if Parish Council support ceases. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The amount that we hold in reserve is four months running cost, currently £16,000” — page 3
“WNRC is an independent charity our objects run parallel with the Parish Plan laid out by Winshill Parish Council (W.P.C.), who are a large financial contributor. The annual Parish Council Grant is given 'Free of Strings'” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- 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
- Abigail Kim Pritchard
- Clare Stewart
- Elizabeth O'Mahoney
- Jill Alison Sharp
- Julie Ann King
- Kayleigh Jean Brenda Tomlinson
- Susan Lyn Moore
- Trent and Dove Housing
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £110k | £131k |
| 31/03/2024 | £113k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £68k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £63k |
| 31/03/2021 | £93k | £47k |
Common questions
Is WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement of funds of -23,045 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from 45,095 to 24,229. The trustees note that reserves are held at four months of running costs, currently valued at 16,000, to secure alternative funding if Parish Council support ceases. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- SHREWSBURY HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- LINWOOD COMMUNITY CO-OPERATIVE LTD
- RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY RESOURCE TRUST
- SHINE@NECHELLSPOD
- SCAITCLIFFE COMMUNITY CENTRE
- SHERBURN HOUSE CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £279k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LINWOOD COMMUNITY CO-OPERATIVE LTD | £243k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY RESOURCE TRUST | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHINE@NECHELLSPOD | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCAITCLIFFE COMMUNITY CENTRE | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |