UPPER NORWOOD ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY CARE
Daily community centre giving people, especially the elderly, the opportunity for social interaction, hot meals, refreshments, keep fit, short mat bowls, IT support, day trips & holidays, hair & beauty therapy, reminiscence, quizzes, talks & social advice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £58,309 for the year ended 31st March 2025, resulting in a significant drop in unrestricted reserves to £62,462. The trustees note that the loss of historical funding from Croydon Council was a huge setback that was impossible to replace in this financial year. Despite this, the reserves are stated to equate to 7.5 months' expenditure, which is above the charity's policy target of three to six months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Association that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months’ expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- BARRY VERNON HACKETTchair
- Anne Lynda Charles
- DANIEL BLAKE
- Jenny Flynn
- Mukesh Chauhan
- Shirley Douthwaite
- Sophia Yearwood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £102k |
| 31/03/2024 | £106k | £93k |
| 31/03/2023 | £94k | £93k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £67k |
Common questions
Is UPPER NORWOOD ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY CARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £58,309 for the year ended 31st March 2025, resulting in a significant drop in unrestricted reserves to £62,462. The trustees note that the loss of historical funding from Croydon Council was a huge setback that was impossible to replace in this financial year. Despite this, the reserves are stated to equate to 7.5 months' expenditure, which is above the charity's policy target of three to six months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/05/2005 | £207 | "Upper Norwood Association For Community Care Will Use A Grant To Hold A Street Party That Will Focus Upon Creating A Community-Wide Celebrat" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2005 | £3k | Street Party, Exhibition and News Letter |