HEMMINGWELL COMMUNITY AND SKILLS CENTRE CIO
To create the environment and infrastructure for engagement with the local community within the areaTo create engagement and activities which lead to social mobility in the local community.To create employment and education programmes To create community cohesionTo hold events that bring the community closer togetherTo facilitate space for community use
Objects
1) TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF HEMMINGWELL 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.2) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN HEMMINGWELL BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ‘SOCIALLY EXCLUDED’ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PART OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF BEING A MEMBER OF A SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED COMMUNITY.3) TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 30 LIVING IN HEMMINGWELL BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £46,711 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £51,070. The trustees report that they have undertaken a detailed cash flow forecast and are satisfied that the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity received a donation totalling £15,163 from Goodwill Solution CIO, a charity in which both G Tomkins and A Haire, both Trustees, are also Trustees. In addition, the charity received a direct donations totalling £3,000 from Mr. S Trundle, a Trustee.” — page 11
“The company also received finance service and administrative support from GTA Resources Limited, a company in which G Tomkins and A Haire, both Trustees, are directors.” — page 11
“During the year the charity received a donation totalling £15,163 from Goodwill Solution CIO, a charity in which both G Tomkins and A Haire, both Trustees, are also Trustees. In addition, the charity received a direct donations totalling £3,000 from Mr. S Trundle, a Trustee.” — page 11
“The company also received finance service and administrative support from GTA Resources Limited, a company in which G Tomkins and A Haire, both Trustees, are directors.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anjun Haire
- Catherine Mulholland
- GRAHAM MICHAEL LAWMAN
- GRAHAM TOMKINS
- Marion Lamont
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £120k | £73k |
| 31/12/2023 | £75k | £64k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £44k | £68k |
| 31/12/2020 | £74k | £42k |
Common questions
Is HEMMINGWELL COMMUNITY AND SKILLS CENTRE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £46,711 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £51,070. The trustees report that they have undertaken a detailed cash flow forecast and are satisfied that the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEMMINGWELL COMMUNITY AND SKILLS CENTRE CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEMMINGWELL COMMUNITY AND SKILLS CENTRE CIO as a grant recipient include NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LIMITED | 1 | £122k |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | 1 | £3k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITED
- BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
- CASTLE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST
- MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED
- SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- EAST MALLING CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEMMINGWELL COMMUNITY AND SKILLS CENTRE CIO | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED | £164k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CASTLE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |