Five Trees Community Trust
Running of a community centre
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF [AREA OF BENEFIT] 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 achieved a surplus of £29,187 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £85,493. The trustees report that the cash book balance has been consistently good, indicating stable liquidity. All funds are unrestricted and available for charitable projects at the discretion of the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Hall Hire 257,969”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Paying staff
- Risk management
Trustees
- Fathima Shazna Muzammil
- Linda Cato
- Peter Paul Cannon
- Stewart Oates
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £258k | £229k |
| 31/03/2024 | £219k | £205k |
| 31/03/2023 | £199k | £199k |
| 31/03/2022 | £102k | £95k |
| 31/03/2021 | £48k | £40k |
Common questions
Is Five Trees Community Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £29,187 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £85,493. The trustees report that the cash book balance has been consistently good, indicating stable liquidity. All funds are unrestricted and available for charitable projects at the discretion of the trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE WIGHT AID FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE RATCLIFF FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 1 | £2k |
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- TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED
- SHAFTESBURY TRINITY CENTRE TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Trees Community Trust | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATERSIDE COMMUNITY TRUST | £773k | — | 0 | below | 1.6% | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY WELFARE ACADEMY | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOUSE ON THE CORNER COMMUNITY PROJECT LIMITED | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHAFTESBURY TRINITY CENTRE TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |