CHURCHDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The main objective of the Association is to provide and maintain, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Churchdown and neighbourhood a Community Centre, in which the Management Committee's aim is to promote good facilities for arts and recreation, social and leisure time occupation, whilst recognising this must be at a reasonable cost.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net income surplus of £63,128 for the year, reversing a previous deficit. However, the trustees note that unrestricted cash reserves of £71,536 are monitored closely against short-term creditors and significant capital maintenance needs, specifically a roof replacement project estimated at £110,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Hall bookings and rent remained the charity's principal source of income and increased from £120,135 in the previous year to £164,980.” — page 3
“The Association's general reserves policy is to hold unrestricted cash reserves equivalent to approximately six months of normal running costs. Based on total resources expended of £140,215 for the year, this equates to a working target of around £70,000” — page 4
“Short-term financial resilience therefore remains an important area of trustee oversight, despite the improved financial result for the year.” — page 4
“At the balance sheet date £2,770 (2024 - £988.75) was owed to Churchdown Community Centre Social Club, the trading arm of the charity.” — page 13
Trustees
- James Beeschair
- Amber Paige Wilkes
- Callum Wicks
- Charlotte Smart
- Jessica Bees
- Michael Bullock
- Nathan Ricketts
- Rachel Bees
- Shane Walker
- Zaphod Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £203k | £140k |
| 30/09/2024 | £155k | £155k |
| 30/09/2023 | £164k | £185k |
| 30/09/2022 | £102k | £129k |
| 30/09/2021 | £115k | £89k |
Common questions
Is CHURCHDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net income surplus of £63,128 for the year, reversing a previous deficit. However, the trustees note that unrestricted cash reserves of £71,536 are monitored closely against short-term creditors and significant capital maintenance needs, specifically a roof replacement project estimated at £110,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £260k |
| OPTIGENE FOUNDATION | 1 | £238k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £49k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| THE THREE OAKS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FERNDOWN
- HEADLEY DOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH
- Lyonsdown Church Partnership
- THE COLDEN COMMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- BOTCHERBY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COMBE DOWN, BATH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCHDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FERNDOWN | £821k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEADLEY DOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Lyonsdown Church Partnership | £630k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLDEN COMMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOTCHERBY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £222k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |