HATFIELD COLLEGE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
Operation of the Junior Common Room of Hatfield College (Durham Univeristy), Providing social, sporting, cultural, and recreational activites and forums for discussion and debate for the personal development of members of the Common Room.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,533 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £67,846. The trustees consider these reserves to be reasonable, representing approximately four months of annual expenditure. The trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“We are currently developing our reserves policy. On 31st July 2025, the JCR held £67,846 (2024: £72,379) in reserves which the trustees consider to be reasonable at approximately 4 months of annual expenditure.” — page 5
“Wage costs have been recharged from the payroll department of Durham University of £18,898 (2024: £22,899) in the year to the charity. As at 31 July 2025, £27,013 (2024: £85,221) is owed to Durham University in respect of recharged expenditure.” — page 17
Trustees
- Alice Nora Towle
- Caroline Cantor
- Dr Simon Conor Walls QPM
- Grace Coleman
- Ian William Kenneth Astley
- Jacob Alexander Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2025 | £196k | £200k |
| 01/08/2024 | £210k | £217k |
| 01/08/2023 | £313k | £234k |
Common questions
Is HATFIELD COLLEGE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,533 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £67,846. The trustees consider these reserves to be reasonable, representing approximately four months of annual expenditure. The trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.