HUDSWELL COMMUNITY CHARITY
Hudswell Community Charity fulfils its objectives through, amongst other things: ~ the provision of grants to young people in higher education ~ the provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need ~ the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities that will be of economic and social benefit to the residents of Hudswell
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,057,644, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £390,058 and holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £1,442,904, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the goal of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level that equates to approximately 3 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/11/2020)
Trustees
- Heather Anne Swettenham
- Ian William Whinray
- Janet Anne Sumner
- Martin Turner Booth
- Philip Simmonds
- REV'D CANON MARTIN FLETCHER
- Susan Currie Fern-Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £573k | £127k |
| 31/10/2024 | £457k | £67k |
| 31/10/2023 | £404k | £54k |
| 31/10/2022 | £39k | £45k |
| 31/10/2021 | £46k | £26k |
Common questions
Is HUDSWELL COMMUNITY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,057,644, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £390,058 and holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £1,442,904, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/02/2025 | £112k | Community Ownership Fund |
| UK government | 05/09/2024 | £138k | Community Ownership Fund |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/06/2023 | £6k | "The Origins of Hudswell Project" |