ST. IVES DAY CENTRE
The provision of Day facilities for the socially isolated by reason of (but not limited to) age or disability in St Ives and the surrounding area to expand their daily experiences and enhance the quality of their lives
Objects
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DAY FACILITIES IN ST IVES AND THE SURROUNDING AREA TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ‘SOCIALLY EXCLUDED’ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF THEIR AGE OF DISABILITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an ongoing month-on-month deficit, with total resources expended of £183,911 against incoming resources of £159,713. Despite this operational loss, unrestricted reserves stood at £211,200, which the trustees note is sufficient to sustain operations for a minimum of 12 months. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, confirming compliance with accounting standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Contract payments - Social Services 70,498” — page 9
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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- 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
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/01/2025)
Trustees
- BARRY MICHAEL SHEARDchair
- Caroline Goddard
- Dara Hopkins
- David Mackay Blair
- Tracey Calver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £164k | £184k |
| 31/03/2024 | £138k | £178k |
| 31/03/2023 | £112k | £170k |
| 31/03/2022 | £39k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is ST. IVES DAY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an ongoing month-on-month deficit, with total resources expended of £183,911 against incoming resources of £159,713. Despite this operational loss, unrestricted reserves stood at £211,200, which the trustees note is sufficient to sustain operations for a minimum of 12 months. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, confirming compliance with accounting standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire Insight | — | £67k | To provide meaningful daytime activities for people generally aged 65+ which gives them the opportunity to socialise with others. Lunch is provided alongside games and activities that support mental activity and general wellbeing. The activity also provides carers and family members with respite from their caring role during the day |
| Cambridgeshire County Council | — | £67k | To provide meaningful daytime activities for people generally aged 65+ which gives them the opportunity to socialise with others. Lunch is provided alongside games and activities that support mental activity and general wellbeing. The activity also provides carers and family members with respite from their caring role during the day |