ETNA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Offering recreational and educational activities, self-help groups and counselling spaces to people of all ages. Also offering facilities for small groups to meet or spaces for parties or functions. Administrative base for other local charities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £15,783 for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total funds carried forward increased to £344,778, with unrestricted reserves at £120,333. The trustees have designated £25,000 as a special reserve to meet potential closure costs if rent changes make the centre non-viable.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2026 1” — page 9
“During the year the charity acquired professional services amounting to £5,880 (2025 £7,475) from Unlimited IT/Outsourced Information Technology Limited whose proprietor is related to Vanessa James, the Centre director” — page 14
Funders the charity credits
- Mayor of London
- The National Lottery Community Fund
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/11/2021)
Trustees
- Philip Hugo Langtonchair
- Ananda Guha
- Andrew Duncan
- Esther McCallum
- Joana Blundell
- Nicola Simpson
- Penelope Anne Croucher
- Susan Chappell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £362k | £346k |
| 31/03/2025 | £332k | £348k |
| 31/03/2024 | £356k | £341k |
| 31/03/2023 | £319k | £294k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is ETNA COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £15,783 for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total funds carried forward increased to £344,778, with unrestricted reserves at £120,333. The trustees have designated £25,000 as a special reserve to meet potential closure costs if rent changes make the centre non-viable. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ETNA COMMUNITY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ETNA COMMUNITY CENTRE as a grant recipient include HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT, Richmond Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | FY2022 | £5k | Contribution towards improving outside space including awning, wind sensors and installation costs. |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2025 | £1k | Project Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2026 | £60k | Loved & Wanted Fund - Richmond upon Thames |
| City Bridge Foundation | 14/06/2024 | £4k | Grant to ETNA Community Centre |
| City Bridge Foundation | 05/01/2021 | £67k | Grant to ETNA Community Centre |
| City Bridge Foundation | 05/03/2020 | £5k | Grant to ETNA Community Centre |