SMALLSHAW HURST COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP
The Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group runs a Pantry Store in Cedar Park, Ashton Under Lyne to support the local community of Hurst, Hurst Cross and Smallshaw with the aim of reducing food poverty and waste. Importantly, the Pantry also aim to be a safe place for members to build friendships, and find help and mutual support
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £21,741, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £4,483 for the year, funded primarily by donations and grants, with no staff employed and no pension scheme administered.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately 3 months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 9
Trustees
- Nick Chestertonchair
- Anne Renkin
- Dinesh Chauhan
- Janet Matley
- Karen Susanne Swindells
- LYNNE STRETTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £35k | £17k |
Common questions
Is SMALLSHAW HURST COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £21,741, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £4,483 for the year, funded primarily by donations and grants, with no staff employed and no pension scheme administered. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SMALLSHAW HURST COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SMALLSHAW HURST COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP as a grant recipient include THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2026 | £20k | Cedar Park Pantry Store |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2023 | £10k | Cedar Park Pantry Store |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2021 | £10k | Smallshaw Hurst Pantry Store |