THE EDWARD HAIN CENTRE
The charity exists to buy, refurbish and reopen the old Edward Hain Hospital in St Ives, closed by the NHS. We will create a new Community Health & Wellbeing Centre for the town and surrounding area.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN ST IVES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE TO PROVIDE: - INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT LOCAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES - A HUB FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELLBEING ACTIVITIES NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £673,571, while the trustees note that no formal reserves policy has yet been established for the newly formed charity. The filing confirms the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with a net incoming resource surplus of £23,062 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Alan Bennetts - Trustee - Donated £120.” — page 22
“Keturah Grindstaff - Trustee - Donated £25,125 & reimbursed expenses of £112 for insurance paid.” — page 22
“Alan Bennetts - Trustee - Donated £120.” — page 22
“Keturah Grindstaff - Trustee - Donated £25,125 & reimbursed expenses of £112 for insurance paid.” — page 22
“Alan Bennetts - Trustee - Donated £120.” — page 22
“Keturah Grindstaff - Trustee - Donated £25,125 & reimbursed expenses of £112 for insurance paid.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Lynne Jennifer Isaacschair
- Alan Bennetts
- Claire Sutcliffe
- Elizabeth Veal
- Keturah Verity Grindstaff
- Michael Robert Evamy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £191k | £168k |
| 31/03/2024 | £770k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THE EDWARD HAIN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £673,571, while the trustees note that no formal reserves policy has yet been established for the newly formed charity. The filing confirms the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with a net incoming resource surplus of £23,062 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2025 | £172k | The Edward Hain Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2023 | £10k | Edward Hain Centre Community Launch |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE IAN KARTEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| Norwich Freemen's Charity | 1 | £30k |
| THE KATHLEEN HANNAY MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £20k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | 1 | £10k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HARNHILL CENTRE OF CHRISTIAN HEALING
- Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital)
- EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE)
- THE HENHAYES CENTRE
- THE CHARLES HASTINGS EDUCATION CENTRE
- THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD HAIN CENTRE | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARNHILL CENTRE OF CHRISTIAN HEALING | £505k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sussex Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (previously known as The League of Friends of Hurstwood Park Hospital) | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | £389k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HENHAYES CENTRE | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARLES HASTINGS EDUCATION CENTRE | £699k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |