BEESTON RYLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (BRCA)
Registered charity 1177075 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BEESTON RYLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We are a community association who manage the Beeston Rylands Community Centre on Leyton Crescent, and the newly built Plessey Centre on Marconi Drive. We are run by volunteers who want to develop clubs and events that benefit the community. We have a full-time employed Community Development Officer who helps to realise our goals.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment deficit of £6,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing its total cash funds from £8,890 to £2,341. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's reserves policy requires £3,000 to cover wages and emergencies, a target which the current unrestricted cash balance of £598 falls below. Despite the deficit, the charity reports increased activity and income from hall hires and private events.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Hall hire (44% of income)
“Hall hire 34030 - 34030” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £3,000 (held: £598)
“We require reserves of £3,000 to pay wages and to cover any emergency repair to the hall, reviewed monthly.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: A payment for services of £26 was paid to Sindy Lau (Mei Ling Lau).
“A payment for services of £26 was paid to Sindy Lau (Mei Ling Lau) during the period.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration
“A payment for services of £26 was paid to Sindy Lau (Mei Ling Lau) during the period.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- JN Derbyshire trust — “March 2024: BRCA receives £1500 from the JN Derbyshire trust for essential maintenance and repairs at the Leyton Crescent Centre.” (source page)
- National Grid Community Matters Fund — “December 2023: The National Grid Community Matters Fund working with Warm Spaces give BRCA a grant of £5400 to enable us to provide warm spa…” (source page)
- East Midlands HKBNO Welcome Hub — “November 2023: East Midlands HKBNO Welcome Hub grant BRCA £5000 to set up clubs for HKBNO residents and employ a part time Honk Kong Link Wo…” (source page)
- Magic Little Grant — “July 2023: BRCA receives £500 from a Magic Little Grant to support the running of Fitter Sitters group.” (source page)
- Barratt Homes — “June 2023: Barratt Homes give BRCA £5000 for sound, lighting and other equipment at the Plessey Centre.” (source page)
- Postcode Places Trust — “May 2023: Postcode Places Trust give BRCA a grant of £4400 towards running groups and centre costs.” (source page)
- The National Lottery Community Fund — “May 2023: The National Lottery Community Fund gives BRCA a generous grant of £10000 towards equipping the Plessey Centre ready to be opened …” (source page)
- The UK Shared Prosperity fund — “May 2023: The UK Shared Prosperity fund grants BRCA £10000 towards making the new centre operational by buying furniture and essential items…” (source page)
- East Midlands Railway fund — “January 2023: BRCA receives £1000 from the East Midlands Railway fund which is match funding for the new kitchen appliances.” (source page)
- Severn Trent — “December 2022: BRCA receives a fantastic grant from Severn Trent of £10000 which is for the Core costs of running the charity and community …” (source page)
- Nottingham Community Foundation: Freemasons Fund — “December 2022: BRCA receive a grant of £1164 from Nottingham Community Foundation: Freemasons Fund for 50% of the costs of purchasing new ki…” (source page)
- PBP Growth Fund — “July 2022: BRCA receives a £250 grant from the PBP Growth Fund to support the Seated Yoga weekly session.” (source page)
- Arts Council England — “April 2022: BRCA receives a grant from Arts Council England. This will be used for bringing the arts to the community for the Jubilee Celebr…” (source page)
- FCC Communities Foundation — “January 2022: BRCA receives a grant from FCC Communities Foundation towards 90% of the costs of replacing our water heater and dated plumbin…” (source page)
- East midlands Airport Community Fund — “August 2021: BRCA receives a grant from the East midlands Airport Community Fund for the purchase of new kitchen equipment including a new c…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
- Barbara Green
- Christine Bexton
- Mei Ling Lau
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Nottinghamshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BEESTON RYLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (BRCA) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment deficit of £6,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing its total cash funds from £8,890 to £2,341. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's reserves policy requires £3,000 to cover wages and emergencies, a target which the current unrestricted cash balance of £598 falls below. Despite the deficit, the charity reports increased activity and income from hall hires and private events. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).