THE VICTORIA CENTRE
The Victoria Centre in Lydney promotes the welfare of the elderly, those with disability and others in need in any manner which is legal. This is mainly achieved by offering social contact, lunches and activities at the centre.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE ELDERLY, THOSE WITH DISABILITY AND OTHERS IN NEED, IN ANY MANNER WHICH IS NOW OR IN THE FUTURE DEEMED BY LAW TO BE CHARITABLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £61,238 and total spending of £43,182 for the financial period ending 31 March 2024. The filing indicates a positive capacity to deliver services and notes that there were no serious incidents to report during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies (excluding Endowments Received) £36,896”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Glynis Mary Hallingchair
- Dr SUSHIL ROY SHARMA
- Helen Marie Vine
- Ian Spencer
- Keith Leslie Gorf
- MICHAEL ALAN HALE
- Sandra Hale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £38k | £51k |
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £49k |
| 31/03/2024 | £61k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE VICTORIA CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £61,238 and total spending of £43,182 for the financial period ending 31 March 2024. The filing indicates a positive capacity to deliver services and notes that there were no serious incidents to report during the period.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2026 | £20k | The Victoria Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £10k | Refurbishment of 3 toilets |
| UK government | 22/07/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |