THE HUNTER CENTRE
Support, care, education and research for those suffering through dementia and related conditions in the Haslemere area with such adjoining areas as the Trustees may from time to time decide, and the operation of a day centre providing care for those with dementia and support for their families and carers with charitable activities as the trustees may in their discretion decide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £23,847 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £326,151. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aiming for six months of operating costs, holding £85,753 in an interest-bearing account, while total unrestricted reserves stood at £326,151. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain a minimum level of 6 months of operating costs in reserves.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ANNE LYNETTE DOWNINGchair
- Belinda Jane Pope
- Catherine Helen Bradford
- Clare Anne David
- Dr Marcus Laurence Thomas Panchaud
- Michael Whitton
- RICHARD KNIGHT
- Rimas Jon Gudelis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £240k | £225k |
| 30/06/2024 | £218k | £216k |
| 30/06/2023 | £199k | £187k |
| 30/06/2022 | £180k | £150k |
| 30/06/2021 | £220k | £132k |
Common questions
Is THE HUNTER CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £23,847 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £326,151. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aiming for six months of operating costs, holding £85,753 in an interest-bearing account, while total unrestricted reserves stood at £326,151. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HUNTER CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HUNTER CENTRE as a grant recipient include FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO), JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHIDDINGFOLD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2025 | £15k | Charitable activities |
| FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2024 | £10k | |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHIDDINGFOLD | FY2024 | £500 | Local Outreach |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE IAN KARTEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| Norwich Freemen's Charity | 1 | £30k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | 1 | £10k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- HEMEL HEMPSTEAD DAY CENTRE LIMITED
- HALESWORTH DEMENTIA CARERS FUND
- THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST
- THE HENHAYES CENTRE
- CLEVELAND ALZHEIMERS RESIDENTIAL CENTRE LIMITED
- Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUNTER CENTRE | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEMEL HEMPSTEAD DAY CENTRE LIMITED | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALESWORTH DEMENTIA CARERS FUND | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST | £2.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HENHAYES CENTRE | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLEVELAND ALZHEIMERS RESIDENTIAL CENTRE LIMITED | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |