GODALMING AND VILLAGES COMMUNITY STORE
The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Godalming and its surrounding villages in providing:a) emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need,b) distribution of the above items to charities and organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty andc) the provision of signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £60,250 while charitable expenditure rose to £32,991, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,391 alongside designated and general reserves, bringing total unrestricted funds to £127,148, which the Trustees consider appropriate for their operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from individuals and organisations: £51,717” — page 6
“The charity’s reserves policy is to maintain funds equivalent to six months of operational costs, together with an additional buffer to cover potential emergency scenarios” — page 7
“During the year, £30,729 was paid to a trustee (Estelle Sara Spencer), representing reimbursement of expenses incurred for charitable purposes.” — page 16
Trustees
- Estelle Sara Spencerchair
- Anne Saunders Barker
- Karla Louise Hardy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £60k | £33k |
| 31/07/2024 | £59k | £30k |
| 31/07/2023 | £96k | £25k |
Common questions
Is GODALMING AND VILLAGES COMMUNITY STORE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £60,250 while charitable expenditure rose to £32,991, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,391 alongside designated and general reserves, bringing total unrestricted funds to £127,148, which the Trustees consider appropriate for their operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.