WILSTOCKHUB
We are a community-led project entering a new phase of operating and running a community hub delivering services that meet the needs of the people, offering opportunities for all, bringing everyone together laying strong foundations, reflecting collective aspirations and building partnerships enhancing lasting social impact and growth enabling a happy, healthy inclusive way of life for all.
Objects
1) THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS") ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:A. TO FURTHER THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF WILSTOCK AND ITS ENVIRONS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATION OF THE SAID RESIDENTS, 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 THE RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS:B. TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION OF ANTENATAL CARE, PARENTING CLASSES, ACCESS TO HEALTH VISITORS AND SUCH OTHER SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH THESE PROVISIONS THAT ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £248,750 against expenditure of £20,704, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total net assets of £627,668, comprising £211,806 in cash and £415,862 in tangible fixed assets, with unrestricted funds standing at £1,737. The trustees note that funds are earmarked for future capital works and that the charity has no creditors or financial commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants, including capital grants; Grants 4,000 244,000 245,000 418,660”
“As a relatively new charity still establishing levels of income, we have not yet created a formalized reserves policy. However, it should be noted that we do not have any creditors or financial commitments and therefore we can curtail our expenditure to ensure a healthy level of reserves are maintained.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- LUCINDA SPELMAN-IVESchair
- Alan Sydney Ernest Bradford
- Edmund John Ryan
- Emmaline Anna Kay
- RICHARD BROWN
- Sarah Winter
- William John Revans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2025 | £18k | £22k |
| 28/10/2024 | £249k | £21k |
| 28/10/2023 | £423k | £34k |
| 30/04/2022 | £20k | £17k |
| 30/04/2021 | £77k | £82k |
Common questions
Is WILSTOCKHUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £248,750 against expenditure of £20,704, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total net assets of £627,668, comprising £211,806 in cash and £415,862 in tangible fixed assets, with unrestricted funds standing at £1,737. The trustees note that funds are earmarked for future capital works and that the charity has no creditors or financial commitments. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2022 | £9k | Re-connecting a brighter future |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 25/07/2019 | £300k | Wilstockhub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £10k | Wilstockhub: For a better future |