THE HUB@HENLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO
The Hub is a centre for the whole community. It has sessions for families, young people and senior citizens. It provides counselling, IT courses and a place of safety to all who need it. It operates in and around Henley-in-Arden.
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF HENLEY-IN ARDEN AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL 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 OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £13,900 for the year, requiring it to eat into its reserves to cover costs. While the charity maintains a reserves policy of holding three months of anticipated expenditure, the financial position is described as 'depressed' due to difficulties in securing grants and sponsorship.
What the accounts disclose
“While grants are important, our main source of income remains the generosity of our local supporters and organisations.” — page 1
“This meant that we had to eat into our reserves at intervals during the year.”
“Our forecast for 2026-27 remains depressed by the difficulty of obtaining grants and sponsorship but we are nevertheless working hard on generating additional income so that we can continue to provide our services to the people of Henley.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2025) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2026).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- PENNY STOTTchair
- Alex Harden
- Christine Duffin
- Derek Hill
- GAIL SHUTTLEWORTH
- JOHN GARNER
- John Frederick Bates
- PETER CRATHORNE
- Peter William Ford
- Rakyan Tanjung
- TIM STURGES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £64k | £78k |
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £61k |
| 31/03/2024 | £42k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £43k | £51k |
| 31/03/2022 | £48k | £47k |
Common questions
Is THE HUB@HENLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £13,900 for the year, requiring it to eat into its reserves to cover costs. While the charity maintains a reserves policy of holding three months of anticipated expenditure, the financial position is described as 'depressed' due to difficulties in securing grants and sponsorship. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2025 | £20k | The Hub Renewal Project |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £4k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £7k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2017 | £10k | Drug Awareness and Healthy Living Projects |