EMSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Emsworth Community Association (ECA) manages Emsworth Community Centre for the benefit of all local people. The Centre hosts over 80 different activities each week for people of all ages, from dance and exercise classes through to films, social events, art, adult educational classes and even the Library. ECA is funded mainly by its Members, Fundraising and Room Hire. It was established in 1975.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £12,622 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £108,247 against expenditure of £95,624. The trustees note that future funding for major repairs will rely on existing cash reserves, which are not expected to be replenished significantly in the short term, requiring collective effort to maintain sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“For comparison, during the previous financial year 2023-24, the final income from lettings was £74,379. In 2024-25, the annual income from lettings was £84,674.” — page 3
“Funding for large projects, such as roof repairs, will be largely derived from existing cash reserves. In the short-term, these reserves are not likely to be replenished significantly. This situation will, therefore, require user groups, Trustees and staff to work together to maintain sustainability and operations at the Community Centre.” — page 3
Funders the charity credits
- FECH
- Havant Borough Council
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/03/2023)
Trustees
- Richard Stepienchair
- Dwynwen Stepien
- JAMES BASSETT Treasuer
- JAN BUTLER
- JOAN HORTON
- Jill Millar
- Steve Banham
- Tim Mathews
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £108k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £104k | £91k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £70k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is EMSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £12,622 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £108,247 against expenditure of £95,624. The trustees note that future funding for major repairs will rely on existing cash reserves, which are not expected to be replenished significantly in the short term, requiring collective effort to maintain sustainability.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 02/12/2020 | £787 | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2011 | £10k | Computer training facility for Emsworth Community Centre |