THE CREDITON HEART PROJECT
The Project aims to support the local community though the continued development of a versatile, comprehensive and responsive website and to create facilities to enable individuals, groups and organisations to enhance social cohesion and create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds living within Crediton and the surrounding area.
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF CREDITON AND ITS SURROUNDING VILLAGES WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF 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 INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS, BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO CREATE AND MANAGE A COMMUNITY WEBSITE AND TO ESTABLISH, OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT, OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE OR CENTRES AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH CENTRES FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Crediton Heart Project reported a net outgoing of resources of £2,170 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from £7,041 to £4,871. The charity's total incoming resources were £33,017, while total resources expended were £30,846. The accounts were examined by Smarter Accounting, who reported no matters coming to their attention regarding accounting records or understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Art in the Park 14,020” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rosemary Yvette Stephensonchair
- CATHERINE LOCK BSC
- Catriona Davey
- DENNIS JOHN MARDON MBE
- Dr Eugene Gerald Joseph Mullan
- Linda Louise Williamson
- Paul Anthony Walker
- Sarah Margaret Fryett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £17k | £14k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £15k |
| 31/03/2022 | £6k | £8k |
| 31/03/2021 | £12k | £5k |
Common questions
Is THE CREDITON HEART PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Crediton Heart Project reported a net outgoing of resources of £2,170 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from £7,041 to £4,871. The charity's total incoming resources were £33,017, while total resources expended were £30,846. The accounts were examined by Smarter Accounting, who reported no matters coming to their attention regarding accounting records or understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2026 | £10k | Crediton Heart Summer Arts Festival |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2024 | £7k | Heart in the Park |