SWANSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE
To support the community of Swanside in developing social interaction, play, learning and physical activity. To provide a meeting place for the development of ideas that improve the community of Swanside. To create long term sustainable support for the community of Swanside.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £165,707 to £132,936 due to a net expenditure of £32,771 against incoming resources of £230,084. The trustees' report notes that continued support from the local council, local businesses, and the community has helped allow the centre to continue its services despite rising costs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds unrestricted reserves of £98,177, which is below the stated policy target of six months' running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold an amount in reserves at least equal to six months running costs of the centre to maintain operations in times of reduced revenues.” — page 3
“Malvern Mums are a not for profit community organisation consisting of the centre's Trustees and other community volunteers.This organisation runs the centre's kids and youth clubs, receiving the attendance fees and paying the running costs. Malvern Mums pays for room hire in order to run the clubs on an 'arms length' basis. Malvern Mums also make a contribution to the centre's running costs such as gardening and window cleaning.” — page 14
Trustees
- IRENE DOYLEchair
- JAN PATRICE OWENS
- MICHELLE EDWARDS
- Victoria Jane Scragg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £230k | £263k |
| 31/03/2024 | £233k | £233k |
| 31/03/2023 | £193k | £178k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £139k |
| 31/03/2021 | £85k | £84k |
Common questions
Is SWANSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £165,707 to £132,936 due to a net expenditure of £32,771 against incoming resources of £230,084. The trustees' report notes that continued support from the local council, local businesses, and the community has helped allow the centre to continue its services despite rising costs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds unrestricted reserves of £98,177, which is below the stated policy target of six months' running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2023 | £276k | Sustainable Swanside 2 |