PENDENNIS LEISURE CIO
Provide, operate, maintain and develop leisure facilities and other amenities that support community health, fitness and wellbeing. Promote active leisure and sport and provide training, coaching, mentoring and other personal support services.Identify and work to resolve barriers and potential barriers to participation in community health, fitness, sport and wellbeing activities.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARETO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF FALMOUTH, PENRYN, MABE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £17,242 and restricted reserves of £1,250 at the end of the financial year, resulting in total net assets of £18,492. The trustees report that the charity is in a good financial position with a bank balance of £39,700 and sufficient funds to remain cashflow positive for the next year. However, the document notes that due to high operating and utility costs, donations and grants are required to maintain financial viability.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity successfully operates a cafe and exercise classes which make a financial contribution towards the running costs of the centre. Due to the high operating and utility costs of running such a large and inefficient building some donations and grants are required to maintain financial viability.” — page 5
“The charity holds zero reserves and manages the financial risk by forecasting cash flow over the next 6 months and ensuring sufficient funds are available.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Matthew Thomsonchair
- Christopher Charles Owen
- Christopher Lee
- Gemma Adams
- Keren Louise Cooksey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £101k | £103k |
| 31/03/2024 | £146k | £126k |
Common questions
Is PENDENNIS LEISURE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £17,242 and restricted reserves of £1,250 at the end of the financial year, resulting in total net assets of £18,492. The trustees report that the charity is in a good financial position with a bank balance of £39,700 and sufficient funds to remain cashflow positive for the next year. However, the document notes that due to high operating and utility costs, donations and grants are required to maintain financial viability.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 17/11/2022 | £0 | Places and Spaces (Crowdfunding) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGISE ME | 1 | £30k |
| HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENDENNIS LEISURE CIO | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RYCROFT LEISURE | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY LEISURE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | £2.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ENABLE LEISURE AND CULTURE | £19.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| 1610 LIMITED | £3.3m | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |
| ABSOLUTELY LEISURE | £4.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |