WESTGATE-ON-SEA COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION
Community Centre for hire to local clubs and organisations to use for recreation and a meeting venue. Used by all ages in the community. A playgroup is in the hall every morning A Youth Group use the hall every Monday eveningAn Over 55's Group use the hall every Wednesday afternoon.Three to four events held throughout the year for the Community and to raise funds for Building Repairs
Objects
(A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF WESTGATE-ON-SEA AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS 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 OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (2) TO ESTABLISH OR TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small profit yearly with constant bookings and steady rents. The trustees have agreed to keep a minimum of £10,000 in a National Savings Account, although no formal reserves policy exists in the Constitution. The charity remains solvent with unrestricted reserves of £18,598.98.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal source of income is achieved by hiring the venue to various small businesses, community groups and providing a space for parties and charitable activities.” — page 5
“There is no policy regarding reserves in the Constitution but the Committee have agreed to a minimum of £10,000 being kept in a National Savings Account.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- RAYMONDE CLAYchair
- Bronwen Wood
- Susan Midgley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £28k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £20k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £25k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £20k |
Common questions
Is WESTGATE-ON-SEA COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small profit yearly with constant bookings and steady rents. The trustees have agreed to keep a minimum of £10,000 in a National Savings Account, although no formal reserves policy exists in the Constitution. The charity remains solvent with unrestricted reserves of £18,598.98. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.