SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
The South Shore Community Partnership run and administer a Community facility known as The Hub @ South Shore for the benefit of all members of the community. They do this by offering a wide range of classes, courses and training.
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE FYLDE COAST, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS 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 THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £60,845 against a policy target of six to twelve months of expenditure, which the trustees confirm has been successfully maintained. With total income of £147,557 and total expenditure of £130,615, the charity reported a net surplus for the year and holds £109,377 in cash at the bank.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants - 108,915 108,915” — page 11
“It remains the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds not designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve month's expenditure.” — page 5
“With the exception of the payment of a salary as centre manager to the spouse of a trustee and the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses to trustees, none of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 13
“With the exception of the payment of a salary as centre manager to the spouse of a trustee and the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses to trustees, none of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/01/2022)
Trustees
- GWENDOLINE MARGARET KINGchair
- BRIAN COOPE
- Caroline Frances Eccleston
- Joanne Gardner
- Michael Gary Coole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £109k | £125k |
| 31/03/2025 | £148k | £131k |
| 31/03/2024 | £154k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £89k | £82k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £37k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £60,845 against a policy target of six to twelve months of expenditure, which the trustees confirm has been successfully maintained. With total income of £147,557 and total expenditure of £130,615, the charity reported a net surplus for the year and holds £109,377 in cash at the bank. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP as a grant recipient include THE PAYBACK TIME TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAYBACK TIME TRUST | FY2025 | £111k | |
| THE PAYBACK TIME TRUST | FY2022 | £7k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2021 | £8k | HAPPY - HEALTHY - HIGHFIELD |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2019 | £10k | The Highfield Way |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £9k | The Highfield Hub |