ALVESTON YOUTH CENTRE COMMITTEE
Provide and maintain a Youth Centre building for the use of both youth and adult groups for activities such as Scouting, Keep Fit, Dance Classes and other sporting and ad hoc uses.
Objects
TO MANAGE A COMMUNITY CENTRE KNOWN AS ALVESTON YOUTH CENTRE AND THEREIN TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF ALVESTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND FOR MEETINGS OF YOUTH CLUBS. (SEE CONSTITUTION FOR FULL DETAILS).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £16,233.08 for the year, driven by a planned £30,127.97 capital investment in facility improvements rather than operational decline. Despite a reduction in total income due to the absence of Lottery funding, the charity retained a closing balance of £32,869.18, which the trustees describe as healthy reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Hire income remains the Centre’s primary and most stable revenue stream at £14,064.77” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- James Goddenchair
- Amy Louise Clayton
- Anne Davis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £10k |
| 31/03/2024 | £14k | £8k |
| 31/03/2023 | £13k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £15k | £10k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £7k |
Common questions
Is ALVESTON YOUTH CENTRE COMMITTEE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £16,233.08 for the year, driven by a planned £30,127.97 capital investment in facility improvements rather than operational decline. Despite a reduction in total income due to the absence of Lottery funding, the charity retained a closing balance of £32,869.18, which the trustees describe as healthy reserves.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2024 | £10k | Accessible toilets |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/07/2018 | £5k | Replacement porch over new access ramp |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2010 | £10k | Reroofing and associated works |