BRINSWORTH COMMUNITY TRUST
The Centre will be used to address the inter-generational community cohesion, social health andwell-being of young people, families, and older people; provide direct access and/or pointers to essentialservices; provide recreational, educational and personal development opportunities for the whole of thewider community of Brinsworth Parish.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF BRINSWORTH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR 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 OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,356 for the year ended 30 September 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. General unrestricted reserves stood at £14,939, which the trustees acknowledge is below their stated policy target of covering six months of operating costs. The charity remains dependent on contributions from Brinsworth Parish Council and trading income to cover running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“TOTAL INCOME 284,228” — page 8
“Due to the need for contributions from Brinsworth Parish Council, Brinsworth Community Trust has still been unable to increase the level of money held in reserves. The Trust is aware that this is a vulnerable position” — page 6
“The charity received a donation of £74,000 from Brinsworth Parish Council during the year” — page 13
“The charity purchased room hire from Brinsworth Parish Council, to the value of £800” — page 13
“The charity received a donation of £74,000 from Brinsworth Parish Council during the year” — page 13
“The charity purchased room hire from Brinsworth Parish Council, to the value of £800” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Volunteers: 5
Trustees
- Brinsworth Parish Council
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £284k | £282k |
| 30/09/2024 | £305k | £316k |
| 30/09/2023 | £230k | £217k |
| 30/09/2022 | £196k | £198k |
| 30/09/2021 | £445k | £417k |
Common questions
Is BRINSWORTH COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,356 for the year ended 30 September 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. General unrestricted reserves stood at £14,939, which the trustees acknowledge is below their stated policy target of covering six months of operating costs. The charity remains dependent on contributions from Brinsworth Parish Council and trading income to cover running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRINSWORTH COMMUNITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRINSWORTH COMMUNITY TRUST as a grant recipient include VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | FY2022 | £42k | |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | FY2024 | amount not stated |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2026 | £118k | The Centre Sustainability Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2019 | £10k | Brinsworth Youth Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £386k |
| GREATER LONDON VOLUNTEERING | 1 | £121k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £42k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | 1 | £5k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRINSWORTH COMMUNITY TRUST | £284k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BISHOP CREIGHTON HOUSE SETTLEMENT | £845k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BIRSTALL COMMUNITY TRUST | £40k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIXWORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH | £98k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAMPTON AND BEYOND COMMUNITY TRUST | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIDPORT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST | £172k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |