LANGPORT AREA CIO
The charity aims to benefit the residents of the Langport area and its surrounding communities through collaborative engagement so as to aid in the preservation of some of its key heritage buildings and other facilities for use by the community, and in the interests of diversity and social welfare, with the objective of enhancing the quality of life for the residents and users of the town.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted funds of £18,185 against a reserves policy targeting funds for major repairs and day-to-day expenses. Per the trustees' report, the charity faces significant future funding needs for roof replacements and energy specifications, relying on external grants and rental income to maintain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity had 1 employee (2024: 1) during the year all of whom were paid less than £60,000 each.” — page 10
“The charity’s policy for determining the level of reserves is to ensure funds are retained to be able to deal with any major repair work or any other unforeseen expenses arising in the next year, together with all day to day running expenses.” — page 6
“Langport Town Trust (Charity number 242979) transferred the Property and other assets as mentioned on page 7, together with funds from their bank account to Langport Area CIO.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alexander Gordon McKerrow
- Anne Wray
- James Wynne
- John Richard Stanley
- Sarah Peterkin
- Sean Dromgoole
- William Paterson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £50k | £46k |
| 05/04/2024 | £38k | £39k |
| 05/04/2023 | £51k | £71k |
| 05/04/2022 | £51k | £36k |
| 05/04/2021 | £27k | £7k |
Common questions
Is LANGPORT AREA CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted funds of £18,185 against a reserves policy targeting funds for major repairs and day-to-day expenses. Per the trustees' report, the charity faces significant future funding needs for roof replacements and energy specifications, relying on external grants and rental income to maintain operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LANGPORT AREA CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds LANGPORT AREA CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LANGPORT AREA CIO as a grant recipient include SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | 2 grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/02/2023 | £3k | Contribution towards the overheads of several community buildings, which have risen due to the cost-of-living crisis |