CLAPTON COMMONS COMMUNITY ORGANISATION LIMITED
The objects of the Charity are to further or benefit the residents of Clapton, London Borough of Hackney, in a common effort to facilitate capacity. We collaborate with local people, on local issues and projects that: advance education; celebrate heritage; provide facilities; and champion social welfare and recreation. We provide the space and place for residents to improve their conditions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £7,005 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £45,607. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves and cash resources to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted reserves stood at £12,448, which is below the stated policy target of retaining a minimum of 6 months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 2 20,160 61,038 81,198” — page 9
“it’s aim is to build and retain a minimum of 6 months operating costs within unrestricted reserves.”
“During the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity made grants of £4,423 (2024: £169,846) to Saint Thomas Clapton for the Undercroft refurbishment to cover the agreed improvements.” — page 15
Trustees
- Rev William Goodacre Campbell-Taylorchair
- Ahmet Bulutoglu
- David Grant
- Gavin Ramsey
- Vedika Lall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £110k | £117k |
| 31/03/2024 | £179k | £271k |
| 30/06/2023 | £153k | £81k |
| 30/06/2022 | £85k | £63k |
| 30/06/2021 | £222k | £201k |
Common questions
Is CLAPTON COMMONS COMMUNITY ORGANISATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £7,005 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £45,607. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves and cash resources to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted reserves stood at £12,448, which is below the stated policy target of retaining a minimum of 6 months of operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CLAPTON COMMONS COMMUNITY ORGANISATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CLAPTON COMMONS COMMUNITY ORGANISATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON, THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2022 | £77k | Stronger voices |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2022 | £15k | Church & Communities Programme |
| HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | FY2023 | £10k | |
| HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | FY2025 | £5k | |
| HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | FY2024 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Council | 04/01/2025 | £15k | Grant to Clapton Commons Community Organisation Ltd |
| London Borough of Hackney | 04/01/2025 | £15k | Grant to Clapton Commons Community Organisation Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/07/2024 | £20k | Warm Welcome Hub |
| London Borough of Hackney | 28/03/2022 | £58k | Grant to Clapton Commons |
| Hackney Council | 28/03/2022 | £20k | Grant to Clapton Commons |
| Greater London Authority | 14/07/2021 | £30k | Grant to Common Room for Clapton |
| Hackney Council | 26/05/2020 | £5k | Grant to Clapton Commons |
| London Borough of Hackney | 26/05/2020 | £5k | Grant to Clapton Commons |
| Greater London Authority | 31/01/2018 | £18k | Grant to Clapton Commons Community Organisation |