THE MERSEA ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Provides and manages a Community Centre in a building in the Centre of West Mersea. The Facilities are available to members of the public in West Mersea, East Mersea and the surrounding area. These facilities include Two Squash Courts, two halls which can be adapted to suit different activities, Kitchen, Bar with separate Lounge, Charity Shop and Fully fitted Gym.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £375,439 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £19,760 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £420,636 to £400,876.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Association that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/04/2019)
Trustees
- BRIAN FRANCIS GEORGE BOLTONchair
- Dr Thomas Bernard Hart
- Fiona Rodwell
- Frances Thomas
- Gary Petley
- Jennifer A Lee
- Peter Tydie
- Robert M Jenkins
- Tarnya Carter
- WENDY ANN BOLTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £221k | £241k |
| 31/12/2024 | £257k | £221k |
| 31/12/2023 | £246k | £252k |
| 31/12/2022 | £163k | £170k |
| 31/12/2021 | £133k | £145k |
Common questions
Is THE MERSEA ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £375,439 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £19,760 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £420,636 to £400,876. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2006 | £5k | Re-create Circus |