HENDERSON HUB COMPANY LIMITED

Registered charity 1171855 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Providing facilities for the use of the inhabitants of Abbots Langley, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life; Advancement of the arts for public benefit through the provision of facilities to enable participation in a wide range of visual, literary and performing arts

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Latest income

£112k

Latest spending

£101k

Registered

2017

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £10,715 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its total funds to £85,169. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £55,516 exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. However, the trustees note a challenging outlook due to a change in funding approach from a key grantor, Abbots Langley Parish Council.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 101302.0% of fundraised income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 2.9%)

“The Trustees have agreed that the Charity should seek to retain between three and six months of the coming year's expenditure budget in unrestricted reserves. As at 31 March 2025, unrestricted reserves were £55,516, representing more than six months of planned expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year (expenditure budget for 2025/26 set at £101,302).” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: three and six months of the coming year's expenditure budget (held: £56k)

“The Trustees have agreed that the Charity should seek to retain between three and six months of the coming year's expenditure budget in unrestricted reserves.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“Despite this year's result, we are predicting a challenging couple of years due to a change in approach from ALPC. Our next application will only support project funding and will be the last application we can make in the next 2-year period. Funding therefore needs to be reviewed as a matter of urgency.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The Charity has a close relationship with Abbots Langley Parish Council, who act as the Custodian Trustees of the Henderson Hall, and with the Henderson Memorial Hall Trustees who are a registered charity and act as the Management Trustees. These parties act as the landlord for the Henderson Hub Company lease over the Henderson Hall

“The Charity has a close relationship with Abbots Langley Parish Council, who act as the Custodian Trustees of the Henderson Hall, and with the Henderson Memorial Hall Trustees who are a registered charity and act as the Management Trustees. These parties act as the landlord for the Henderson Hub Company lease over the Henderson Hall” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

ALPC — “Thank you to the ALPC for their continued support of the Henderson Hub and the most generous award of £20,000.” (source page)
Co-op Local Community Fund — “Thank you to the Co-op Local Community Fund for regular donations from shoppers at our local Co-op Store” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin

Trustees · trustee networks

Andrew John Thomson
Janet Linda Perry
Jean Catherine James
Robert Mckeever
Shirley Ann Watts

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£112k	£101k
31/03/2024	£92k	£88k
31/03/2023	£108k	£120k
31/03/2022	£100k	£100k
31/03/2021	£84k	£88k

Common questions

Is HENDERSON HUB COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £10,715 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its total funds to £85,169. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £55,516 exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. However, the trustees note a challenging outlook due to a change in funding approach from a key grantor, Abbots Langley Parish Council. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.