COMMUNITY USE FOR THE OLD STATION

Registered charity 1193803 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CUFOS

CUFOS maintains and manages a community centre in the former railway station at Alexandra Palace for use by the inhabitants of the London Borough of Haringey without distinction of sex, ethnic origin or of political, religious or other opinions. The building is used for meetings, lectures, classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.

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Latest income
£40k
Latest spending
£38k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income of £39,555 was closely matched by outgoings of £38,181, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report maintaining a reserve account of £20,000 to cover potential emergencies, while noting that rising utility and rent costs are the main risks to future operations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Letting of rooms
Total income for the year was £39,555. This comes primarily from letting the rooms at CUFOS, with a very small amount from membership fees for groups. This year there was also a grant from a local residents’ association. — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Operates in: Haringey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£40k£38k
31/03/2024£40k£39k
31/03/2023£34k£39k
31/03/2022£30k£28k

Common questions

Is COMMUNITY USE FOR THE OLD STATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income of £39,555 was closely matched by outgoings of £38,181, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report maintaining a reserve account of £20,000 to cover potential emergencies, while noting that rising utility and rent costs are the main risks to future operations.