BUSHMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bushmead Community Hub runs the community centre in Bushmead, Luton, saving it from closure in 2017. We hire out rooms and a hall, which are used by a diverse range of community groups, hire facilities for social bookings and work with local interest groups to support and encourage cohesion in the community. We run several groups for children and adults in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall profit of £3,162 for the year, with unrestricted funds standing at £5,631 and restricted funds at £16,508. The Trustees report that reserves have increased to £46,315, which they intend to grow further to cover future eventualities such as roof repairs. The document notes that the charity is aware of the need to accumulate sufficient reserves to cope with possible show-stopping events while managing increasing costs.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Afsabranu Popal
- Alan Sidney Mason
- Helen Smeath
- Hilda Tavolara
- PAUL HAMMOND
- Thomas McKinstery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £168k | £164k |
| 31/03/2024 | £168k | £177k |
| 31/03/2023 | £164k | £231k |
| 31/03/2022 | £128k | £117k |
| 31/03/2021 | £108k | £71k |
Common questions
Is BUSHMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall profit of £3,162 for the year, with unrestricted funds standing at £5,631 and restricted funds at £16,508. The Trustees report that reserves have increased to £46,315, which they intend to grow further to cover future eventualities such as roof repairs. The document notes that the charity is aware of the need to accumulate sufficient reserves to cope with possible show-stopping events while managing increasing costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2019 | £10k | Hub Manager |