BRANDON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DURHAM
THE CHARITY IS A COMMUNITY HALL USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A VENUE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS TO HOLD THEIR PARTICULAR EVENTS, CHARGED BY THE HOUR. IT IS HOME TO THE BRANDON & BYSHOTTLES TABLE TENNIS CLUB, THE 5TH DURHAM SCOUT GROUP AND A BINGO GROUP AS WELL AS HIRING ROOMS TO SLIMMING WORLD, A DANCE SCHOOL, INTEGRATION TRUST AND THE DURHAM SOCIALIST CLOTHING BANK AND FOOD BANK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £36,048, supported by a net surplus of £2,848 for the year. The trustees report that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to cover average running costs for a minimum of three months. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Association aims to keep sufficient reserves to meet the average running costs of the Hall for a minimum of three months.” — page 7
Trustees
- Colin Maurice Dye
- MICHAEL JOHN HARTLEY
- Thomas Donald Sharples
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £99k | £66k |
| 31/08/2024 | £61k | £46k |
| 31/08/2023 | £41k | £51k |
| 31/08/2022 | £35k | £27k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £15k |
Common questions
Is BRANDON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DURHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £36,048, supported by a net surplus of £2,848 for the year. The trustees report that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to cover average running costs for a minimum of three months. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.