CRABTREE FARM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
Supporting the local community via the community centre
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained local services despite reduced local authority funding, achieving a net surplus for the year. The trustees report confidence in meeting future commitments through fundraising and room bookings, noting that staffing overheads are virtually non-existent. Reserves are held at approximately £10,755, which is above the stated policy target of £8,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed that there should be some reserves kept but these should not be exorbitant (i.e. in the region of £8,000) as the bulk of the money should be spent on the community.” — page 3
Trustees
- Deborah Dunstan
- JOANNE NICHOLA HARVEY
- Jenna White
- MARIA SHAKESPEARE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £120k | £80k |
| 31/07/2024 | £11k | £19k |
| 31/07/2023 | £12k | £22k |
| 31/07/2022 | £17k | £22k |
| 31/07/2021 | £21k | £16k |
Common questions
Is CRABTREE FARM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained local services despite reduced local authority funding, achieving a net surplus for the year. The trustees report confidence in meeting future commitments through fundraising and room bookings, noting that staffing overheads are virtually non-existent. Reserves are held at approximately £10,755, which is above the stated policy target of £8,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CRABTREE FARM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CRABTREE FARM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO as a grant recipient include THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2024 | £16k | Crabtree Farm Community Centre Food Bank |
| UK government | 23/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |