CAFE UNITY 2014
We provide a facility for the local community and small groups to meet and take part in community activities. Including a social meeting point, a focus for the elderly, hosting visits from vulnerable residents of York House, Seashell Trust and Cheadle Royal Hospital. We also provide volunteering opportunities for patients at the end of treatment at the eating disorder clinic.
Objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (‘OBJECTS’) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF HEALD GREEN IN CHEADLE, 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 CO-OPERATE 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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year at a slight loss, primarily due to rising operational costs. The trustees report that there are no funds in deficit and express no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves held are stated as £6,000, held to provide protection against unforeseen financial risk.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed to hold sufficient funds in reserve to provide protection against unforeseen financial risk.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Amy Victoria Edscer
- COLIN ALAN MILLER
- Dean Christian Gardner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £94k | £95k |
| 30/06/2024 | £85k | £86k |
| 30/06/2023 | £85k | £87k |
| 30/06/2022 | £70k | £72k |
| 30/06/2021 | £22k | £16k |
Common questions
Is CAFE UNITY 2014 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year at a slight loss, primarily due to rising operational costs. The trustees report that there are no funds in deficit and express no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves held are stated as £6,000, held to provide protection against unforeseen financial risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport MBC | 24/05/2022 | £392 | Grant to Cafe Unity 2014 |