LISS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
None at present.
Objects
A)TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF LISS CIVIL PARISH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEFINED BY ADJACENT PARISHES (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT"), WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS 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 OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS; B) ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE CENTRE") AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS. C) PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £80,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, largely due to a one-off legacy of £85,000, whereas without this bequest the charity would have reported a deficit of £4,416. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially secure but faces ongoing challenges in covering running costs through lettings and events alone, necessitating continued reliance on grants and donations. The trustees note that staffing is the biggest cost and that they are actively reviewing finances to ensure the building can remain open.
What the accounts disclose
“Staff costs (all less After School Club) 8 58,063 58,063 54,385” — page 11
“£138,670 of the total income was from donations and grants (£22,799 2023-24). The most significant item was the generous one-off legacy of £85,000 from Mr Woodger.” — page 7
“Costs of fundraising 4 8,081 0 8,081 7,045” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Graham Thackerchair
- Brenda Ann James
- Clayre Shona Williams
- MR CHRISTOPHER HILARY DOWTY
- Stephanie Alicia Pede
- Susan Jordan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £206k | £94k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £107k | £91k |
| 31/03/2022 | £127k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is LISS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £80,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, largely due to a one-off legacy of £85,000, whereas without this bequest the charity would have reported a deficit of £4,416. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially secure but faces ongoing challenges in covering running costs through lettings and events alone, necessitating continued reliance on grants and donations. The trustees note that staffing is the biggest cost and that they are actively reviewing finances to ensure the building can remain open. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
What does the highest-paid employee of LISS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2024 | £16k | Help with Salaries |