COMMUNITY MINIBUS ASSOCIATION (WEST SUSSEX)

Registered charity 1173818 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WEST SUSSEX MINIBUS

Local community transport service run wholly by unpaid volunteers, - for the public benefit, the relief and assistance to people in need in West Sussex, who may be isolated, in need of community support and who require access to essential needs. - for promotion of social inclusion, community cohesion, integration and voluntary service for all age groups regardless of ability and wealth

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Disability · Economic/community Development/employment · Recreation · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£123k
Latest spending
£87k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £404,412, with a designated Fleet Development Fund of £200,000. The trustees report that these reserves are judged to be proportionate and appropriate to maintain an operating reserve of around £100,000 for future vehicle replacements. The charity operates on an all-volunteer basis with no paid staff or trustee remuneration.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: around £100,000 (held: £404k)
“the charity needs to maintain an operating reserve of around £100,000” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£123k£87k
31/12/2023£82k£57k
31/12/2022£70k£60k
31/12/2021£39k£57k
31/12/2020£35k£58k

Common questions

Is COMMUNITY MINIBUS ASSOCIATION (WEST SUSSEX) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £404,412, with a designated Fleet Development Fund of £200,000. The trustees report that these reserves are judged to be proportionate and appropriate to maintain an operating reserve of around £100,000 for future vehicle replacements. The charity operates on an all-volunteer basis with no paid staff or trustee remuneration. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds COMMUNITY MINIBUS ASSOCIATION (WEST SUSSEX)?

Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMUNITY MINIBUS ASSOCIATION (WEST SUSSEX) as a grant recipient include THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£15k
THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£2k