CASTLE HILL TRUST CIO
We provide courses and activities for all members of our community, without exception, and particularly those who are socially, mentally, or otherwise disadvantaged.We also hire out our facilities to other organisations and individuals, who provide activities for the benefit of the local community.
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF MARYPORT, CUMBRIA 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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity met its reserves policy of holding three months of operating costs. The charity reported a net increase in cash funds, with total receipts exceeding total payments for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s reserves policy is to hold reserves equal to three months of operating costs. This reserves policy has been met this year.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- 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
- Jim O'Rourkechair
- Elisabeth R A Barratt
- Hayley Kinnear
- Jacqueline O'Rourke
- Marilyn Ross
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £59k | £66k |
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £59k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £42k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £44k | £36k |
Common questions
Is CASTLE HILL TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity met its reserves policy of holding three months of operating costs. The charity reported a net increase in cash funds, with total receipts exceeding total payments for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 23/10/2023 | £10k | Millionaire Street 2023 10w2 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/07/2019 | £6k | "'Over Here, Over There'" |