HONITON COMMUNITY SPACES (CUB)
To hire space to local community groups supporting people in Honiton, Devon and the surrounding areas.
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF HONITON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF 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 INTERESTS 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 POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted and restricted funds carried forward were £39,975, an increase from £14,189 in the previous year. The trustees' report notes that while the charity struggled to recruit volunteers and faced increased competition for funding, it successfully managed its operations and safety improvements. The reserves policy aims to retain funds appropriate to the charity's needs to ensure continuity even if there is a temporary shortfall in income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to ensure the ClO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure.” — page 14
“During the financial period, Clare Jones (Spouse to Trustee Michael Jones) received £22,718 under a Contract for Services undertaking the cleaning and maintenance for Honiton Community Spaces (CUB) in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 14
“During the financial period, Clare Jones (Spouse to Trustee Michael Jones) received £22,718 under a Contract for Services undertaking the cleaning and maintenance for Honiton Community Spaces (CUB) in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 14
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
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- 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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Michael Paul Quickchair
- Dale James Kingston
- Duncan James Collins
- Karen Eunice Pitt
- Stephen Robert Kolek
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £109k | £83k |
| 31/12/2023 | £152k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £58k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £19k |
Common questions
Is HONITON COMMUNITY SPACES (CUB) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted and restricted funds carried forward were £39,975, an increase from £14,189 in the previous year. The trustees' report notes that while the charity struggled to recruit volunteers and faced increased competition for funding, it successfully managed its operations and safety improvements. The reserves policy aims to retain funds appropriate to the charity's needs to ensure continuity even if there is a temporary shortfall in income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2024 | £20k | Safe Access for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2022 | £10k | CUB Building Painting Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £10k | Honiton Community Use Building |