HAYLING ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION CIO
The charity rents out it's various rooms to local community groups and provides a safe space for these groups to operate. Many of these groups are centered around children. The charity also runs coach trips for local people to theatres and other landmarks although this has been somewhat curtailed during the pandemic.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £34,298 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a net loss for the financial year of £33,670. Total net assets decreased from £208,942 in 2023 to £178,630 in 2024, while unrestricted reserves (cash at bank) stood at £132,247. The trustees acknowledge the company is entitled to exemption from audit and have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis without noting any material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's main source of income is from rents receivable.” — page 2
“The charity reviews its Reserves Policy on an annual basis and aims to have a bank balance that will cover a minimum of three months of running costs of the centre.”
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | Holiday Activities and Food Schemes 2026 Easter & Summer Provision | 23/02/2026 | £2.6m |
| HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | Holiday Activities with Food Schemes Christmas (2025) mini competition | 26/09/2025 | £361k |
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/07/2020)
Trustees
- Paul Graychair
- Elaine Bowers
- Elizabeth Mary Lewis
- Jacqueline Rosemary Radford
- Jean Jevon
- MADELAINE ROSE
- MARK STANDING
- William Biggs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £178k | £212k |
| 31/12/2023 | £356k | £328k |
| 31/12/2022 | £323k | £173k |
| 31/12/2021 | £283k | £159k |
| 31/12/2020 | £231k | £162k |
Common questions
Is HAYLING ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £34,298 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a net loss for the financial year of £33,670. Total net assets decreased from £208,942 in 2023 to £178,630 in 2024, while unrestricted reserves (cash at bank) stood at £132,247. The trustees acknowledge the company is entitled to exemption from audit and have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis without noting any material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/04/2020 | £10k | Hayling Helpers Emergency Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2020 | £10k | Hayling Job Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £10k | The Hayling Island Job Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2005 | £3k | Folding chairs |