Sherburn and Villages Community Trust
Our charity is running two community buildings, the Community Library and the Old Girls' School Community Centre for the benefit of the residents of Sherburn and surrounding villages, providing educational, cultural, recreational and health facilities. In addition we offer community development services to foster strong community links across all local voluntary organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £352,636, which the trustees state are sufficient to cover at least six months of operating costs and major building works. The accounts show a slight decrease in total bank reserves from the previous year, but the independent examiner reported no material matters of concern regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“We also have funds to ensure we have at least 6 months operating costs.”
Trustees
- Andrew Robertson
- Hannah Oldfield
- Jessica Farmer
- Julie Fewkes
- KAREN PACKHAM
- KEVIN SIBSON
- Susan Phipps
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £132k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £154k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £337k | £304k |
| 31/03/2022 | £140k | £156k |
| 31/03/2021 | £240k | £94k |
Common questions
Is Sherburn and Villages Community Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £352,636, which the trustees state are sufficient to cover at least six months of operating costs and major building works. The accounts show a slight decrease in total bank reserves from the previous year, but the independent examiner reported no material matters of concern regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Sherburn and Villages Community Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Sherburn and Villages Community Trust as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £9k | Sustainable Cities and Communities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £569 | Stay & Play @Sherburn & Villages Community Library |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2019 | £10k | OGS Active |